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Leo

In a modest bathroom in Barcelona, a shower curtain veils the subject, leaving only a partial profile exposed—an arm, a back, a hint of vulnerability. The bold blue of the curtain divides the scene, creating a delicate tension between privacy and exposure. The absence of identifiable features or defined gender transforms the subject into a universal figure, inviting viewers to project their own narratives and identities. This intimate yet ambiguous moment challenges norms of visibility and representation, offering a quiet celebration of queerness and the fluidity of self.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2007
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Barcelona, Spain
Camera: DSC-W80
Copyright: © Luis Pedro Dias De Castro Vieira