I chose this image because it was brought to my attention that Michelle Sank mainly photographs younger people in their bedrooms. Bedrooms full of posters and alternative colours, non of which are the same. The images were of more messy rooms and typically unique for every individual. I used this photograph as a visual inspiration because it was different from all the other images produced by Michelle Sank, I think it is a very powerful image with a lot of meaning behind it, from the colours, to the positioning of the subjects.

It shows an old couple sat the end of their bed in a very clean and tidy bedroom. They are also well dressed which may hint that they belong to the upper-middle class. There is a lot of daylight coming through the window behind and to the left of the camera creating a shadow on the other side of the bed. Overall, there are not too many shadows and the photograph is very bright with high exposures, as shown on the corner of the bed where only white can be seen.

Followed by a light tonal range and there is a lot of repetition in the colour range; beige, yellow and whites. This makes the photo very warm which could potentially reflect on the personality of these two elderly figures, expressing love and warmth. The image is unsaturated and consists of low contrasts. However, it still remains sharp, clear, and all small textures (i.e. the carpet) are enhanced. The photo also seems very empty, other than the very limiter furniture seen and the fluffy toy on the bed, there is not much story to the image. Of what is seen, we can say that this old couple live on their own and the emptiness in their room can also indicate sadness. Both figures are making subtle physical contact where they are both resting their hands on each other, showing affection and unity.