Petra Kleis, Photographer, London
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Description
This striking monochrome photographic portrait captured by photographer Petra Kleis presents a visually unified composition of a person and a horse. The foreground is dominated by the expressive head of a spotted horse on the left, complete with a dark bridle and light mane. Positioned to the right, a person is captured from behind, their light hair styled sleekly into a low ponytail secured with a dark band and adorned with dark spots that mirror the markings of the horse. The individual's bare shoulder and back are visible, suggesting an intimate connection with the animal. The background features a soft, overcast sky and a distant treeline under natural lighting. The high-contrast black-and-white grading emphasizes texture and pattern across both subjects.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Cinematic, Monochrome
Techniques
Analogue / film, Natural light
Background
Overcast Sky
Context
Editorial