julia howe, tears (JUNIOR 2020)

what I like about this image is that only part of the subjects face is revealed, creating ambiguity, this makes the viewer want to see more of the subjects face. The intense eye contact with between the subject and viewer helps to establish a personal connection allowing onlookers to feel empathy for the subject, this intensifies the solemn mood and emotions that feature heavily in the photograph.

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