Contrasting Moments at DEF CON 17 Party
Saturday, August 1st, 2009 at 10:12:43 AM · 2009/defcon_17/defcon_17
This candid photograph taken at DEF CON 17 in 2009 captures the lively atmosphere of an evening social event at the hacker conference. In the foreground, a woman identified as Penelope sits in a chair wearing a gray dress with a conference lanyard, resting her cheek on her hand with a bemused or tired expression. Behind her, a woman in a striking teal satin mini skirt, black top with a large teal bow, white thigh-high stockings, and a studded pink belt dances energetically while holding a beer bottle. The dimly lit venue is crowded with other attendees in casual and costume attire, creating a vivid contrast between the reserved seated figure and the animated cosplayer. The warm, low-key ambient lighting and mix of costumes and casual wear are characteristic of DEF CON's famously eclectic party scene.
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