Open window
Torn papers
Broken window shutter
Girl slumped against window with head in her hands
White wedding dress
I found this image on deviantART. This photo was titled "Rapunzel." The headline for this photo reads:
"she believed and held on
to everything that was once promised,
everything that would be,
fading away..."
The photographer is doing a series of portraits that deals with fairy tale concepts.
I find it ironic that this photo is called "Rapunzel." The quote, in regards to the image, alludes to the idea that this young woman appears to have been left at the altar. She somehow ended up in an abandoned, rundown area, and proceeds to let her hair down and succumb to sadness.
I absolutely love the composition and tones of this image. This image is desaturated in color and emphasizes the mood of the image. The woman's dress is snagged on the wall, and the woman appears forlorn. In the tragedy of this woman's circumstance, it is possible to find a melancholic beauty.
Here's a quick way to generate an effect similar to this photo:
ReplyDelete1> Add a black & white adjustment layer to a color photograph. Adjust the tones using the sliders until you're happy with it.
2> Add a color balance adjustment layer. Click the shadows button and increase the blue. Then hit the highlights button and increase the yellow. Adjust the balance until you're happy with the result.
This is known as a "split tone" photograph.