The Power of Portraits with Hidden Faces

[bixaorellana]

It's hard to get excited about threads that consist of nothing but a link. Nevertheless, on the assumption that we all appreciate good photography and the chance to be inspired, I have to share this article. As you'll see, it is particularly meaningful to me because the photographer & her subjects are Zapotec people. As a plus, the text is remarkably insightful and sensitive.

www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-power-of-portraits-with-hidden-faces

[kerouac2]

Some of these are great, but I am not sure that I agree with the idea. I think I would have preferred a mix of portraits and "non portraits."

[bixaorellana]

Don't you find that is often the case with themed shows by an artist? It's maybe a thing of getting too much at one time, which would not be the situation without the theme.

[lugg]

Interesting theme and some fabulous photos in that thread Bixa. Co-incidentally my sister posted a fab image of her grandson today -- his mum and dad don't allow any facial photos on social media . Even so it actually captured his mood more than a full frontal one would have done, I think .

[bixaorellana]

That is a lucky coincidence! It is interesting to think that his posture or gesture is something that might last throughout adulthood, as such things tend to do.

[fumobici]

Very counter to the times where everyone plasters their mugs across the internet as much as possible. Vain young people won't be along for this.