LOL, it sure did make it into my shortlist, just not into the shortlist of the Photomarathon judges
The theme given to the participants was "Darkness". I wanted to portray an individual down in his darkest depths of despair. Consumed, and overwhelmed in darkness, but not totally.
The bare hands covering the face could be interpreted as shame, weakness in facing reality, or just being frustrated in oneself. At the same time, these pair of hands can be made use to pull one self from being consumed. Which is why I used an exposure where the luminosity of the hands form a stark contrast.
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