Gabriela Herman, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up shot captures a teenager wearing a lion mask headdress, complete with face paint, against a dark background. The headdress features a crafted lion face surrounded by feather-like projections. The teenager's expression is focused and serious. The face paint consists of orange and white markings on the right cheek and white markings on the left cheek. The subject wears a yellow garment with white detailing. The subject's hand is extended towards the camera with fingers spread apart. The lighting emphasizes the subject, creating a strong contrast with the dark background. Overall the image is an artistic portrait.