This is my favorite photograph by Woodman. This image can be odd and different from other photographs but also has a seeable message. The black and white filter adds so much realism to the photography portrayed in a dark, scary, abandoned warehouse. It has more depth in the meaning because even though it's a very dark place, the woman is dancing and twirling with angel wings above her. This gives a sense of comfort when focusing on the subject rather than the objects around her. She can contrast these two opposite feelings of helplessness and sheltered. The woman subject doesn't acknowledge the setting around her but rather her emotions and feelings. This image can connect to me because it portrays the idea that when someone goes through tough times or scary moments and emotions, we must rejoice in life's gift and be happy and content. This may add significance to the angel portrayal as it connects with the biblical telling's of staying strong in faith despite evil tempting you. She rejoices and enjoys dancing because it makes her feel despite her maybe being in a scary place like this. An average person would be very fearful, so this image stood out because it is out of the ordinary. It presents a generally well, taught motive and lecture but in such an eerie sense where at first, you'd think it means something completely different due to the scary contrast of light and darkness. This photograph fascinated me because, as a Christian, I was intrigued by the angel portrayal of the women and their messages. I wondered why a beautiful angel would be in such a dark place. There are many contrasts and blended opposites in this image, such as when exploring further, the women represent beauty, and the building around her represents an ugliness and distasteful color.
