People Posed for the Camera

My breath was taken away by this portrait - the atmosphere entirely draws you in, not only with its unique location, but the golden glow behind the young woman, the colors of her dress against the almost-bleakness of the background and its hints of blue hues. Her ballet shoes and pose, the way she is peering away from the camera with a rose in her hand truly unlocks a story for me, one I would love to see on the screen or read about in the lengthiest of novels, one I know would be insanely unique. I adore the femininity in this shot, how powerful and poised and elegant she is, despite also appearing relaxed and pleased. This is by far truly art among art - an artful woman within a building of statues and paintings on the stone walls, and an interior that is nearly hard to come by nowadays. This work encompasses a sense of young and new in an aura of older, tranquil energy, where they mingle so perfectly until the essences blur into one, seamless entity.

I love the intimacy of this photo. The golden bokeh in the background and the crispness of her body in focus - each individual hair on her head, the pristine white of her dress melding in with the gray/white of the stone behind her. This is one of those captures that would wow even the model herself for years to come, whether this was from a wedding shoot or a personal project. The minimalist use of colors stands out to me the most and only adds to the beauty that the golden spiral rule perfectly assists. With her eyes downcast, her femininity can shine; her pose is just as lovely as the ring on her finger.

This photo holds depth and beauty, sincerely capturing the essence of my contest. Her black ballet outfit stands out in front of the Venetian buildings behind her, adding purpose behind the story this tells, as most dancer clothing is light and airy and the dark color of hers draws you in instantly. It creates drama. It creates a contrasting aura. While her pose is poised and dainty, the pointy spires behind her and the ripples of the water all serve as juxtaposing effects. Upon seeing this photo, I instantly felt this woman's life held sort of a mystery, a creativity - of course, it may just be a photo, but I adore those that make me think and this one does just that!

I absolutely love how atmospheric this photo is! Her dress flowing in the breeze, everything in such cool tones just like the ice, sea and sky around her. I was immediately pulled in and it almost felt as though I could have been brought to a completely different planet just by how innately ethereal this entire shot is. From her pose, to the golden spiral rule perfectly capturing her, the photograph encapsulates drama and finesse effortlessly. This is one of those shots I could see taken directly from the climax of a movie!

This photo is stunningly posed and lighted! From the flecks of colors that pop - her wings and the flowers and pieces of the fabric. Even the color of her air compliments the gentle shades of the background! While I do not feel so much of a "story" in this one in comparison to the others, this is no doubt beautifully captured and composed. The sea of flowers and sheer fabric below, along with how it wraps around her is truly aesthetic and unique.