Placed between the bright sun and our subject, a circular mandala template casts an array of interesting shadows. The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the ideal focal length for this kind of close-up portrait.
Abstraction of the human figure has taken many shapes through the history of art, from Picasso's cubist forms to the sculptures of Henry Moore. In photography, an abstract portrait can offer us a different reality to the everyday faces and bodies that we are all used to seeing. There are no rules, no need for sharpness or accuracy. Rather than capturing an accurate representation of our subjects, we can channel concepts and emotion through our images. It's also a great test of our camera skills and an opportunity for endless experimentation and playfulness.