Derek Henderson, Photographer, Sydney
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Description
This striking monochrome portrait by photographer Derek Henderson in Sydney captures a young woman from a tight chest-up perspective. She rests her chin on her crossed hands, looking directly into the camera with an intense and resolute expression. Fine water droplets cling visibly to her damp skin and slicked-back dark hair, suggesting she has recently emerged from the water. The harsh overhead sunlight casts strong highlights and deep shadows across her facial features, emphasizing texture. In the softly blurred background, an indistinct figure and architectural elements are visible under a bright sky.
Style
Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Grainy
Techniques
Analogue / film, Natural light
Context
Editorial, Portrait / Headshot