Indian Woman in a Doorway Black and White Portrait Photography
Pale Wall And Patterned Saree Around A Seated Figure
The pale wall and dark doorway divide this portrait into two unequal spaces. I photographed the seated woman in India, keeping her to the right of the frame with her silver hair outlined against the interior. Her face and patterned saree bring the human detail into that simple black and white structure.
I like how the surrounding doorway gives the portrait room without making the setting dominant. The broad light area at the left has very little detail, while the deeper shadow behind her lets loose hair and the edge of her face remain clear. The narrow boundary between those areas guides attention toward the figure.
Her saree brings a more intricate rhythm to the lower half of the image. Stripes, dots and floral shapes meet in diagonal folds across the body, contrasting with the plain wall. Small earrings and fine facial lines become apparent within the closer view. Her slightly averted gaze leaves the expression open rather than resolving it into an obvious response to the camera.
I wanted the photograph to hold that combination of clear form and quieter detail. Black and white brings the fabric, skin and surrounding surfaces into a coherent range of tones. The portrait stays rooted in an ordinary doorway, with the woman’s posture and face carrying its presence. The patterned clothing and pale space beside her give the frame a balance I continue to enjoy.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
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