Brigitta Budai, a model, has always had a talent for dramatic calm, and her most recent sunset photograph is a work of visual poetry. Standing on a terrace with a view of the rocky coastline, she is surrounded by cliffs and golden light, with the water extending infinity behind her. Shadows start to move along the jagged borders and verdant vegetation as the sun sets, bathing the sky and lake in a warm glow.
The texture of Brigitta’s black lace top, which clings with precise perfection, catches the waning light like embroidery against the setting sun. Her posture is comfortable and regal, an easy fusion of strength and gentleness, and her long hair falls loosely in the coastal breeze. Her presence alone commands the frame; no overt expression is necessary.
Somewhere between a quiet moment of introspection and a Mediterranean movie set, the image seems taken from a dream. The atmosphere is heavy with the kind of silence that only occurs when day gives way to night, and the colors are rich but muted. Instead than posing, Brigitta lives in the moment, allowing the surrounding natural beauty to enhance her own.
It’s unclear where this was taken—either Croatia, Montenegro, or a secret cove in Italy. It’s evident that Brigitta has transformed a transient moment into something timeless once more. It’s a sensation, encased in light and lace, not just a picture.
Her post is here.