Michael Bailey-gates, Photographer, New York

Description

In a monochromatic, sepia-toned medium shot, a young adult with short hair stands in a graveyard next to a weathered angel statue. The angel statue is positioned to the left of the frame, the figure on its knees with hands clasped in prayer. The person on the right side wears a light-colored suit, white shirt and untied sneakers. They stand with hands clasped in front. Tombstones are scattered throughout the grassy landscape. Overcast, diffused lighting creates a somber mood. The ground is covered in dead leaves and short grass.