Veiled Identity: The Hidden Gaze

Photographer

Bodhisatta Maiti

Category

Fine Art Photography - Conceptual

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

United States

This series explores the fine balance between hiding and showing. The floral umbrella is not just for shade—it acts as both a cover and a way to express oneself. By covering the subject’s face, the images make the viewer think—who is she? What is she feeling? Without a direct gaze, we are left to imagine her story, making the line between being anonymous and being unique unclear.



The subject’s hidden face makes her a reflection of anyone, representing the emotions and thoughts we all keep inside. This series invites the viewer to look beyond what is seen, to feel the unseen emotions, and to question how much of our identity is revealed or kept hidden from the world.



Special Thanks to "Debshree Chowdhury", whose role as the model brought depth and emotion to this exploration of identity and self-expression. The photos in this series were taken in Orlando, Florida.

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