TITLE: Chiaroscuro

This image was captured at a Metro station in Rome during a fleeting moment when sunlight cast deep shadows on some figures while vividly highlighting others. The dramatic interplay of light and shadow creates intriguing narratives between those caught in the light and those seemingly dissolved into darkness. The illuminated figures appear momentarily exposed, while the figure in shadow feels private and disguised. Together, they create a quiet tension, inviting the viewer to imagine untold stories unfolding within the same shared moment and space.

AUTHOR: Donna Maria Lancia (United Kingdom)

Donna Maria Lanacia is a Europe-based photographer and photography collector with a long-standing passion for the medium. Her work seeks out the extraordinary within everyday streets, exploring unexpected juxtapositions and fleeting moments. She often uses light and shadow as narrative elements to reveal subtle stories embedded in urban life.