I was shooting in a cemetery late one afternoon, and found this lovely angel atop a headstone. Angel statues lend themselves well to silhouettes, since their wings make them easily recognizable.
This particular statue was marble, but was marred by very dark black areas of dirt or mold interspered by very bright white areas where the clean marble showed through. The blotchiness and degree of contrast in the original image was unbecoming to such a lovely figure. I like to think that by smoothing out her “complexion,” I made her even more beautiful.
Even in profile, her sweetness, grace and gentleness are evident. Heavenly, indeed.
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