This photo was taken with backlighting, highlighting a silhouette of a medieval warrior holding a sword and standing out clearly against a blue background.
This choice accentuates the mystery and anonymity of the figure, while highlighting the essential shapes: the profile, the sword and the mesh. The subtle transition of blue tones in the background adds a mystical, almost divine atmosphere, evoking a sense of transcendence or epic.
The choice of such a figure echoes historical or legendary female figures such as Joan of Arc.
The image conveys a mixture of inner strength, mystery and contemplation. The figure, though devoid of visible features, manages to convey a powerful and captivating presence. It conveys themes of struggle, hope and personal quest.
As a self-taught artist, photography came fairly late in my personal career. I first practised other disciplines such as ballet, singing, painting, drawing, theatre, cosplay...
A former model myself in the 'Medieval Fantasy' world, I moved to the other side of the lens because..
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