BOP 2004 Still Photo Winners > Feature Picture Story
- Honorable Mention
- Betty Udesen, The Seattle Times
- Artful Bathing
STORY SUMMARY: This photo essay was compiled to share the feeling of relaxation inside a traditional Korean-style bathhouse located in Lakewood, Washington. It's a place where, in a tradition spanning centuries and the globe, evolving from times when few families had their own private bath, women all kinds of women soak, scrub, steam and unwind. With permission from the Olympus Women's Health Club, and each woman pictured, these photographs were made with every effort not to intrude on mood. Black-and-white infrared film was used. An opaque red filter over the electronic flash rendered it invisible to the bathers. Pools of water absorbed the infrared radiation, appearing darker in print. Areas below the skin reflected infrared radiation, sometimes making veins more apparent. CAPTION: "I go into a place of gratitude, appreciating that I have the time and the luxury to do this. I'm almost in a joyful place. I probably have a smile on my face. Oooohh. This is good. Life is good. " -LILO
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