This is one of my favorite portraits. I have it hanging on my wall and it has a very serene feeling about it. Somehow the stinking, disgusting backwater of the Delaware River seems more like a small Southern creek with a Belle gracing its shores. At first I was upset that Jen’s hair covered her eye. Now I feel it adds an air of ambiguity to her character. Is she unaware of the presence of others reveling in ignorance or playing a game and not wanting to acknowledge the presence of others?
underwater Ally #5
Posted on October 2, 2007 // 1 Comment
About Matthew RosenbergMatthew Rosenberg is a digital journalist, dog lover, and convicted plant killer. Seriously, you shouldn't let me near your plants.
Very nice — the foot/toes hanging above the water below her dress are a nice touch — adds to the suspension in air effect. I like!