Portraits 08

Riya

The thought of hearts
The thought of hearts
Riya stands on a city pavement in a leopard-print corset over a white halter top, facing the camera, the street behind her out of focus.

Before we met

Riya leans forward with her hands clasped low, looking intently at the camera, against a brick wall painted in red, yellow and black.

With intent

A low-angle, full-length view of Riya standing on a stairway in a leopard-print top and loose jeans, one hand on a metal rail, a graffiti-covered wall behind her.

There she stands

Riya turns to look back over her bare shoulder directly into the camera, her face lit against soft green foliage.

Glancingly

Riya leans against a grey brick wall, half-turned towards the camera with her hands clasped at her waist, a brightly painted mural behind her.

A hint or two

A close portrait of Riya in a park, turned slightly towards the camera with a calm expression, dappled green light behind her.

Live at peace

A portrait of Riya in a leafy park, turned three-quarters towards the camera with a calm half-smile, soft green light behind her.

Ready for this hint

Half of Riya's face is hidden behind the dark edge of a wall; her visible eye meets the camera, with a wall painted pink and purple to one side.

Halfway

A monochrome frame of Riya seated on a flight of metal stairs in a windbreaker and rolled jeans, looking at the camera, graffiti on the wall behind.

I do defy thy conjurations

A monochrome profile of Riya looking into the distance, her face softly lit against a hazy background.

Whither wander you

Riya lies on her side on a weathered wooden surface, one ringed hand raised near her mouth, looking up towards the camera.

Side thoughts

Riya sits on the ground leaning back against a wooden door, turning over her shoulder towards the camera with a slight smile.

Courtyard repose

Riya laughs openly towards the camera, seated beneath a park pavilion with white railings and greenery behind.

What occasion now