Bharat Sikka, Photographer, London

Description

This close-up photographic portrait captures the head and trunk of an elephant against a bright blue sky. Red ceremonial markings are painted in a vertical line down the animal's forehead and trunk. The textured, wrinkled skin of the elephant's face shows fine details and natural patterns. Natural daylight illuminates the subject, highlighting the contours of the trunk and the closed eye. The composition is tight and vertical, focusing intently on the animal.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial