I took this picture a while ago for a photography final, but I just felt like looking back at it again. Though I appreciate photos that tell stories, I also like when they show mysteries. A visual that can be interpreted differently from person to person is a powerful one because a variety of stories can be told from that one image. In this photo, the light is what makes each possible story mysterious. Both sides of the frame are filled with strong subjects- a brightly lit mask on the left side, and less bright but large portrait with an additional mask on the right. Thus, the viewer's eyes don't know where to look first. Either the mask on the left is drawing her attention, or it is a figment of her imagination that becomes visible right after she looks in that direction. I think this concept of mystery lighting is pretty cool, and can definitely be implemented in lighting design.
Nice image and good analysis of it
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