Drx

Pawel Zielinski

This arresting portrait provides a masterclass in lighting and composition, but it’s the girl’s concentrated gaze, and the clever use of colour, that really make it stand out from the crowd. The rich ochre of the background complements the girl’s skin colour perfectly, while the deep red braids of her hair are echoed in her necklace – and both provide a subtle frame for her very striking features. Nikon D3, 85mm f/1.4, 1/1250 sec, f/1.4, ISO200 Nikon D5200, 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6, 1/125 sec, f/8, ISO400