Dario Mitidieri, Photographer, Milan

Description

This poignant black and white photograph by Dario Mitidieri captures a young boy standing barefoot on top of a massive unexploded military missile lying horizontally in a grassy field. The child wears tattered clothing and holds a thin stick while gently petting a dog that sits upright next to him on the metal casing of the ordnance. The natural outdoor setting features overgrown grass and a distant, softly blurred horizon line. The composition utilizes high-contrast monochrome tones, emphasizing the textured metal surface of the bomb against the organic surroundings. The observational framing presents a stark, thought-provoking scene capturing an unlikely moment of connection.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Public Awareness

Color

Background

Agricultural Land

Context

Editorial