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Photograph · Katsucon 2014

Turquoise Bows and Gold Beads Above Blonde Curls

Turquoise Bows and Gold Beads Above Blonde Curls
The elaborate headpiece pairs turquoise bows, pleated white ruffles and rounded gold-and-black ornaments above loose blonde curls.
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From the photo record

Photographer
Yenra
Event
Katsucon 2014
Captured
2014:02:15 12:11:15
Camera
NIKON D600
Lens
85.0 mm f/1.4
Focal length
85.0 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter speed (seconds)
1/125
ISO
200
Copyright
Yenra Corporation 2014

Subjects: ypmidn00283

More recorded details
Profile
Camera Vivid
Color temperature
5250
Editing software
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.8 (Windows)
Approximate focus distance (m)
1.26

Detailed description

Turquoise bows and pleated white ruffles fill the upper edge of this close portrait, framing the cosplayer’s blonde curls and softly smiling expression. Rounded gold-and-black ornaments sit beneath the bows, with fine gold-colored bead strands hanging down at either side. The headpiece combines broad, shiny shapes with much smaller repeated details, giving the portrait an unusually rich upper silhouette. The curls fall in loose spirals around the face and shoulders. Individual strands catch light near their edges, contrasting with the smooth turquoise satin-like bows and the harder black rims above. Thick lashes and soft pink lipstick keep the expression clearly defined within the ornament. A partial hand appears near the far side, but the close crop leaves the face and headpiece as the main points of attention. The costume continues the same palette below. A high pale collar surrounds a turquoise-and-white striped front, edged with lace and a small cream bow centered by a blue ornament. A large round gold-colored piece sits on the bodice, bordered by pale pleated fabric and small bead-like details. Raised studs and curling decoration give its surface a more sculptural texture than the softer sleeve ruffles and lace nearby. These repeated turquoise, gold and cream accents connect the clothing with the elaborate headpiece above. The background includes another attendee and pale convention surroundings, both softened enough to leave the fine bead strands and curls readable. Light catches many small edges without turning the whole costume into a uniform shine.

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