What hits me about this photo is the glisten in his eyes that doesn'd disapear
when the color is removed. I shot it while he was speaking hence the open mouth,
but his eyes where what drew me to the picture.
While I feel the original catches the spunk of Marian Ferrara, I really think
the edited version captures her personality. The "alternative" background
accentuates the image greatly.
The idea of this group of photographs is to really get in touch with the subjects inner identity without the crutch of intricate backgrounds or needless props.
interesting interpretations. I'm looking here, however, for your understanding of Avedon's approach to making still portraits- images that the viewer can connect with in a non-dramatic or performed way. Consider writing more about this and see if you have additional images that can illustrate that concept.
ReplyDeleteI quite like how in most of your posts, you have two of each picture. The contrast is interesting. good work..
ReplyDeleteI really think this picture captures what she feels inside.
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