Penelope Lost in Thought, Hair Falling Forward
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 at 7:20:54 PM · 2006/Roll 48/Roll 48
A young woman named Penelope is photographed in a contemplative downward gaze, her long dark brown hair falling loosely across her face and obscuring much of her eyes. She is wearing a light grey sweatshirt and appears to be in a plain, neutrally lit indoor space against a grey-white wall. The photograph was taken with an 85mm lens on a Canon EOS 20D, lending a beautiful shallow depth of field and flattering compression to the portrait. The mood is introspective and quietly melancholic, with soft diffused natural or indoor light illuminating her features. The hair has a slightly damp, just-washed quality, adding an intimate and candid feel to the image.
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