16 October 2006

a moment, then it's gone, by *Shakti*


a moment, then it's gone
Originally uploaded by *Shakti*.
A wonderful study in contrasts - between hard (tattoos, creased forehead, eyes that look as if they've been crying for hours, strong side lighting, heavy shadow across cheek) and soft (delicate ribbon and translucent slip, diffuse light on her right shoulder, lips and rouge, hair swept gently to the side, dimpled chin, midtones on chest). It's a beautifully balanced composition of high and low key elements.

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