Shamil Tanna, Photographer, London
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Description
This striking portrait captured by photographer Shamil Tanna features a muscular Black man standing outdoors under a dark evening sky. He is adorned with intricate traditional face ornaments connected by fine chains and holds several slender wooden sticks and a thin whip. He wears sandals and stands on a sandy ground illuminated by a direct light source that casts a sharp shadow behind him. In the distant background, faint figures and scattered sacks are visible across the open terrain. The low-key lighting and atmospheric evening setting highlight the textures of his physique and adornments.
Style
Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Context
Portrait / Headshot