Life has its challenges at times, and these days it is difficult for me to find time to care for this blog. But at least I want to keep the series of 126 straight months of posting alive 😉. By leveraging a post I did the other week over on monochromia.blog where I have the honor of being a regular guest contributor. If you are into black&white photography, check out this blog as it features daily the work of some truly amazing photographers.
This street photo I took in Egypt last month. A woman sits in the doorway of her house in a Nubian village on the banks of the Nile in Upper Egypt. Wearing a light-colored traditional dress and headscarf, she holds a glass in her hands and enjoys a moment of silent observations. The photograph was made using the available late afternoon light. Sunlight falling across her face and clothing while the interior behind her remains in shadow. Shooting in monochrome was the easy choice. It emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to her expression and the everyday scene of village life.
Taken with my Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR, image specs 1/800 sec @f/6.3 and ISO 2000, 200mm focal length.
Have a great Monday
Marcus
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I like the way the light streams in and illuminates the woman’s face. I am intrigued by her expression, curious about the moment, who or what she is looking at, the interaction that might be happening. Her hands, the way she’s holding the glass. This is the kind of portrait I love, one which can inspire any number of “stories”.
Thanks for the link to monochromia.blog I look forward to following it.
May you be well Marcus
A wonderful composition, Marcus! I have a Nikkor 24-200 lens on my Nikon Z50 Mark II at the moment. Wishing you and yours a blessed and safe new week!
Lovely light, Marcus!