Hello to all my friends in the Black & White community. This is Menati again, back with another story, where light, shadow, and presence meet.
It’s a summer day, with the sun standing high behind the scene, casting strong and unforgiving light that reveals every detail. A white Peugeot, its front bumper scratched and worn, sits at the heart of this frame, and leaning gently against it is our subject—present not just physically, but in spirit.
She wears a loose, flowing dress, a simple scarf draped naturally around her shoulders, and sunglasses that shift between her forehead and her hand, moving effortlessly. Nothing feels forced or posed; it’s all part of her being in this moment.
In this harsh light, I play with angles and shadows, allowing parts of her figure to disappear into brightness while others come alive in contrast. The background remains simple but rich: a well-traveled Peugeot, headlights that seem to hold years of stories, lines that quietly suggest memories.
The most important thing here is her presence. Not just the pose but the fleeting moments: when the wind catches the edge of her scarf, when she squints gently into the sunlight. This is what brings the image to life—being fully there, in that second.
The absence of color is a deliberate choice, stripping the scene down to pure light and form. Without color, we focus on relationships between lines, fabric, metal, and light itself. This is what matters: a pure visual narrative.
Through these frames, it’s not about clothes or cars alone—it’s about the experience of being present in the scene, the way the camera becomes not just a witness but a companion. Every gesture, every glance holds a moment worth framing.
Thank you for being with me, seeing these stories, feeling these moments, and understanding the essence of being there.
Photography by @menati
Camera: Sony A7 III
Lens: 24-70 f/2.8 SIGMA ART DG DN