This is the statue of Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I chose this photograph because the contrast stood out to me. The lighting causes a silhouette that contrasts the blue sky and clouds behind it. I was also drawn to the symmetrical balance that is obvious, with the exception of the tree you could almost fold it in half. I feel like this picture contains harmony, it is pleasing to the eye. The body language of the statue contributes to the feeling of harmony, the way his hands are outstretched leads to kind of a welcoming feeling, kind of an elegance. Whether one is religious or not, the peaceful feeling is prevalent.
It's also important to consider the real life context. This statue has very significant religious meaning to christians in Brazil and all over the world. The people standing at the bottom of the statue are a clue to this contextual significance. To someone with religious convictions, this photo has even more of a visceral impact.
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