Confrontational Protest Street Portrait

A young woman, 18, with Hispanic features, symbolizes protest. The model unceremoniously blocks the frame at a pedestrian crossing in the city center. The crowd of passersby becomes texture, a backdrop. Staging: The model stands still while the crowd moves around. Lighting: Bright midday sun, slightly overexposed highlights. Camera: 35mm, cropped to the waist, camera height 2m. Energy: Confrontational, anti-pose.