. I'm  menti and this post is about an arresting photo that shows a mysterious man with distinct Asian features. The presence of this man, standing in a shallow river, wearing a sun hat and a short-sleeved button-down t-shirt, invites us to discover his story.
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In fact, he is one of my close friends. We tried to advance photography with a different perspective. Use simple accessories and don't wear such clothes and use natural lights and a reflector for lighting. Everything is very simple and at the same time it says everything.
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He was and is really hardworking. It is interesting to me that this style of faces and coverings are very indicative of the same issue, and one can make guesses about a person's personality from clothes.
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While the identity of this mysterious man may never be established, his clothing offers subtle clues into his life and interests. A sun hat protects him from the sun's rays and suggests that he may have spent a lot of time outdoors or engaged in agricultural work. The short-sleeved button-down t-shirt represents practicality and comfort, and is more indicative of a simple yet purposeful lifestyle.
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I accept the fact here that I love photography and videography. More than anything. Even if I spend hours writing stories for my photos, I enjoy telling more about its complexities. It is really a power to create photos that did not exist before.
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When looking at these photos, questions arise about the purpose of this man being in the shallow river. Was he just looking for a respite from the heat? Or was he engaged in an activity related to his livelihood? The monochrome nature of the image leaves room for interpretation, allowing us to imagine possibilities and construct narratives that resonate with our own experiences.
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The calm waves moving slowly behind my model represent silence and peace and promise to live in the moment to relax.
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What is the message of the Asian presence in the shallow riverbed?
Photography By @menati
Camera sony a7 r111 24-70 sigma art f 2.8