Steve McCurry

"What matters most is that each picture stands on its own, with its own place and feeling." -Steve McCurry

When I first viewed Steve McCurrys' photographs, it was apparent that the content shot was compositionally stunning and strong. A series from his website, titled "Eloquence of the Eye" stands out to me, in particular. These photos from this series, proves his words to be true inn the quote above. Each subject tells their story through their eyes. The photo below provides the viewer with a sense of depth, both literally and possibly in an alternate world. The glass between the child and McCurry makes me wonder; where is the boy exactly?, and why is it so dark behind him? The amber color on the glass appears "dirty" or "rustic", but it is in some way providing "light" to balance the dark. It makes me think the boy is looking to come out of where he is, to where we, the viewers, are. Or perhaps, the boy is inviting us to be where he is.