Maxim Roden, Silent Scream (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2025)

Captured in infrared, this monochrome portrait explores the raw intensity of emotion against the sharp geometry of the cityscape. The subject presses her hands to her head, caught in a moment between ecstasy and anguish, her expression amplified by the surreal tonality of infrared light. The interplay of soft human vulnerability and hard architectural lines creates a striking tension—inviting the viewer to question whether the chaos is internal or external. A study in contrast, mood, and the unseen frequencies that shape our perception.

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