Mathieu Young, Photographer, New York

Description

Two women are captured in a medium shot as they launch a luminous paper lantern into the evening sky. One woman, facing the camera, has fair skin, and is dressed in a jacket over a lighter-colored shirt. Her gaze is directed upwards toward the lantern, which emits a warm, internal glow. The other woman is silhouetted, with her back to the viewer. She wears a dark vest or jacket and her hair is tied up. Together, they hold the lantern carefully, their hands close to the top. The sky is a dusky blue, hinting at either dawn or dusk, and provides a stark contrast to the bright lantern. The overall mood is calm and hopeful, with a touch of magic.