>> The way you set the shot suggests you're not after the portrait but >> after >an >> atmosphere/mood/feeling. > >There was never any intention of making a portrait, certainly >not in a traditional sense. > >> There are very little visual clues to indicate what mood. >It's a kind >> of ambiguous. Rather, it would be if it wasn't for the wheel. Very >> prominent feature in the background. It's got to play some >role >> in the story. No, it's not ambiguous, it's enigmatic. > >What mood does the wheel and tire suggest to you? >
If it was just her pose, I could imagine a wide range, anything from disappointment, tiredness, boredom, sadness even. The eyes are covered and most of the face hidden so apart from the pose there's nothing to tell. And a cigarette is a good companion in any of these moods. (side remark: this is close to the point where my English gives up - I'm not sure I am as precise as I could be in my language) As for the wheel, it does reduce the options. My first and the strongest impression is frustration. > >Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm really pleased >that you've given the photo some thought. > It is an intriguing photograph. Perhaps not the one that would rate highest on the aesthetics scale, but certainly the one to be returned to and viewed many times. Cheers, Leon
