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Photograph · Otakon 2010

Pink Brocade and Red Satin on a Curved Bench

Pink Brocade and Red Satin on a Curved Bench
Two cosplayers settle into a curved concrete bench beside yellow and pink flowers.
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From the photo record

Photographer
Yenra
Event
Otakon 2010
Captured
2010:07:30 17:13:51
Camera
NIKON D300
Lens
18.0-200.0 mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal length
35.0 mm
Aperture
f/5.0
Shutter speed (seconds)
1/250
ISO
200
Copyright
Yenra Corporation 2010
More recorded details
Suggested title
Cosplay in an Urban Setting
Summary
Two people dressed in elaborate costumes pose within a large stone planter on a sidewalk or pathway.
Profile
Camera Vivid v4
Color temperature
5800
Editing software
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.9 (Windows)
Approximate focus distance (m)
3.16

Detailed description

A curved concrete bench becomes an enclosing frame for two cosplayers dressed in pink and red. The figure at the left turns toward the camera from a seated position, with long dark hair falling over a pale patterned jacket. The companion reclines across the bench, one hand resting near the hairline. Their faces sit at different heights, creating a diagonal exchange that feels more intimate than a conventional side-by-side pose. The fabrics carry much of the visual interest. Small pink floral patterns catch the light across the pale brocade-like jacket, while the larger area of soft pink skirt forms a smooth, rounded mass below. The red satin-like top produces broader, sharper highlights, making its folds appear almost liquid beside the finer pattern. Black cuffs, dark hair and a narrow gold belt give those luminous surfaces clear boundaries. The contrast is tactile as well as chromatic: rough concrete, glossy red cloth and delicate floral decoration can all be read within a compact space. Behind the pair, yellow flowers rise above green shrubs, with several pink blossoms near the right edge. Their colors relate loosely to the costumes without becoming an exact match. The garden's irregular detail gives the smooth bench and clothing a lively backdrop. Because the faces and foreground fabrics are more strongly lit, they remain distinct from this textured setting. The bench's oval curve gathers the composition at the bottom and sides, making an improvised seat feel almost like a portrait surround. A cropped bystander and the walkway remain visible at the left, placing the scene within the shared convention grounds. The photograph preserves that everyday setting while giving the two poses and their contrasting materials an unusually cohesive, gently theatrical shape.

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