I think the direction and quality of the light unite the two elements. The
light on her face appears to be the same light making the shadows, and I
think I can find the shadow of that part of her face on the wall.
Given the knowledge that this was taken at a concert, it becomes
sufficiently clear: this is someone reflecting, with a somewhat enigmatic
expression, probably backstage (or beside the performers in an open
setting). For me, it is her expression and body language that make the shot.
The wall shadows are a secondary, "setting" subject - a human face in most
shots becomes the dominant subject (IMO), and especially so for an
interesting face.
Andrew
> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:53:00 -0800
> From: Tris Schuler <tristanjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject:
>
> I received a reply over on Fred Miranda's site after posting this image in
> the B&W forum for critique. I was told the viewer couldn't determine the
> subject, that he thought the image needed more contrast.
>
> If you have interest in that discussion (my reply is short) you may read it
> here:
>
> http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/26136/0
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