Donavon Smallwood, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white medium shot presents a slender African-American woman dressed in a pleated skirt and loose jacket. She is leaning against a reflective architectural wall in an urban area. The woman is captured in profile, gazing towards the left of the frame, while her reflection creates a doubled image, adding depth to the composition. In the backdrop, an urban street scene unfolds with pedestrian crosswalks, vehicular traffic, and high-rise buildings under a cloudy sky. The image is primarily monochromatic, accentuating the contrast between the woman and her surroundings.