This fine art portrait from my portfolio captures a tender, deeply human moment of intimacy. An Asian woman with a wreath of white flowers in her hair lies in a heartfelt embrace, her gaze gentle, direct, and full of quiet emotion directed at the viewer. The monochrome character of the image reinforces its timeless impression—it is a scene beyond place and time, marked by tranquility, security, and the poetic beauty of the moment.
The embrace seems like a protective space, a quiet refuge in which vulnerability and strength are visible at the same time. The subtle lighting emphasizes the soft contours, while the focus is on the woman's gaze—a gaze that reaches deeper than the visible and immediately draws the viewer into a quiet intimacy.
A work that reveals intimacy, human warmth, and the quiet power of connection in a single gesture—poetic, touching, and timeless.
I started taking photographs in the summer of 1988. With a borrowed camera, I went in search of a motif in my home town and the first thing I photographed was a manhole cover. At the time, I had no idea that this would be the first image.. Read more…