Jared Soares, Photographer, Seattle

Description

This image is a cover of TIME Magazine, featuring a close-up portrait of Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State. He is shown in a three-quarter profile, looking to the left side of the frame. Blinken's silver hair is neatly styled, and he wears a dark suit with a white collared shirt and dark tie. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting his facial features. The background is a dark, muted blue, typical of magazine cover portraits. The TIME logo appears at the top. Text on the cover includes "THE ENVOY SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN AND THE TEST OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP".