Coco Capitan, Photographer, New York

Description

A photograph features an African American woman outdoors, illuminated against a dark, almost black, background. The woman is positioned near a persimmon tree, which is laden with bright orange persimmons. The woman is eating a persimmon, holding it to her mouth with one hand and reaching for another with the other. She wears a long, flowing dress with a rose floral pattern in tones of cream, white, and orange. Her expression is intent as she focuses on eating the persimmon. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the vibrant colors of the persimmons and dress against the dark backdrop. The photograph appears to be taken at night, with sparse ground vegetation at the bottom of the frame. The branches of the persimmon tree are bare except for the fruit. Overall, the photograph has a dreamy, ethereal quality, with the woman and tree serving as the focal point in the dark landscape.