A Goddess, 2025, photography, 18 x 18 in. / 45.72 x 45.72 cm.

A Goddess, Michael Holtz, 2025, photography, 18 x 18 in. / 45.72 x 45.72 cm.

The rich colors and the deep shadows of this ancient bust caught my eye, a definite photo opportunity. The light skims across her countenance, creating darkness in her missing facial features. She stares directly into my lens. I return her stare, she intrigues me. This photo was taken in Sicily.