Wild Kristina! 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa’s photograph, Wild Kristina!, captures a raw, unfiltered moment, seemingly with a simple camera. The high-angle shot, combined with the black and white palette, gives it a stark, documentary feel. I get the sense of a spontaneous, almost impulsive act. The graininess adds to the immediacy, as if the moment was too urgent for technical perfection. The subject's expression, teetering between defiance and playfulness, is amplified by the close proximity, creating an uncomfortable yet captivating tension. It’s the kind of image that throws you into the thick of things, making you question the relationship between photographer and subject, between observer and observed. This photo reminds me of Diane Arbus's knack for capturing the unconventional, inviting us to look beyond the surface and engage with the complexities of human emotion. The photo is less about capturing a perfect image and more about freezing a moment of raw, untamed energy.