The Illusion of Perfection

Photographer

Bodhisatta Maiti

Category

Fine Art Photography - Conceptual

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

United States

This photo showcases a woman standing in front of a mirror. In the reflection, she looks confident, stylish, and perfect. But that reflection is just an illusion. It hides everything she may be feeling inside—her doubts, her worries, her insecurities, her vulnerabilities and the pressure to always look good in front of others.



Society expects women to dress in a certain way, to walk and talk in a certain manner, to smile even when they don’t feel like it. If she is too thin or too heavy, people still judge her. If she shows confidence, she is called proud. If she is quiet, she is called weak. So every day, many women wear this illusion of perfection just to fit in.



The woman in the picture may look perfect, but she is also human—just like everyone else. Behind the shiny dress and confident pose, there are feelings no one can see. This photo is a reminder that what we see in the mirror—or in others—is not always the full truth. It’s a reminder that behind every polished reflection is a human being, full of emotions, imperfections, and untold stories the mirror doesn’t always reveal.



This photo was taken in Las Vegas, US.

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