Oliver Pilcher, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white photograph captures two women seated on a cushioned outdoor couch, both engrossed in reading newspapers. They are dressed in robes and have towels wrapped around their heads. The women are seated at a small, round white table, on which there are two glasses containing liquid and a few scattered papers. One of the women is seen barefoot, while the other's feet are obscured. Additional newspapers are spread on the floor around them. An ice bucket sits on the floor next to the couch. The scene is set on a patio, surrounded by plants and foliage, and a building with window frames is in the background. The image is shot with natural lighting, casting shadows and highlights across the scene.