Photograph · Anime USA 2012
Blue and black feathered headpiece

Large blue and black feathers spread above the face. Fine strands and spaces within each plume give the broad shape a more delicate texture.
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Blue and black plumes spread across almost the full width above a seated portrait. Their long shafts divide into fine curling strands, with small openings that let the warm room show through. A dense blue feather base surrounds the cap, while gold braid, blue stones and a central flower-shaped ornament gather the detail close to the face.
The cosplayer looks up toward the camera, sitting with knees bent outward and both palms resting on the polished floor. This low, open arrangement anchors the immense headpiece. Their straight dark hair falls beside the cheeks, with pink strands on the left and blue eye makeup connecting the face to the brighter costume above.
A white lace-edged top leaves a calmer area between the many ornaments. Patterned fabric shows at the neckline. Layers of necklaces include a large blue-trimmed choker, small multicolored beads and heart-shaped pendants. Blue cloth wraps one upper arm, and matching gold-edged bands circle the thighs. Reflective blue discs and fine trim overlap at the waist, giving the costume another concentrated field of tiny highlights.
The bent leg at the left ends in a printed high-top shoe and a pale patterned sock, details that sit casually beside the elaborate featherwork. Pale tile joints create diagonals beneath the hands and knees. Farther back, the orange counter and a distant person soften considerably. Light on the floor gives the pose a solid place to rest, while the dark and brilliant blue plumes remain airy around its upper edge.
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