This stunning photograph, "Desert Rose", captures the essence of human emotion and cultural diversity. Inspired by Steve McCurry's iconic work "Afghan Girl", this image shows the powerful beauty of a veiled Arab woman in a red cloth, with only her penetrating green eyes and hands visible.
The picture exudes a mixture of grace and determination. Her eyes, full of rich history and promising future, invite you into a moment of quiet reflection. The mysterious veil covering her face excites the imagination, revealing stories and emotions waiting to be discovered.
The play of light and shadow highlights the soft contours of her face, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites the viewer to connect deeply with the "Desert Rose". This picture, which is also featured in VT Wonen's TV programme 'In love with your home again', underlines the importance of cultural diversity and appreciating different backgrounds in our society.
It all started with a4 paper and HB pencils. As a child I was often impressed by how beautiful the world around me was. The urge to capture this beautiful world, and to show the people around me what I saw, was actually there from the beginning. If.. Read more…