These emotive portraits captured by Lithuanian photographer Viktorija Raggana have an enchanting and mystical feel to them. Inspired by her hometown of Vilnius, the self-described 'photographer witch' incorporates animal aspects into her shots, from enormous antlers to what appears to be a baby octopus as well as a wolf and a bird about to take flight.
The storybook-like series consists of emotive portraits are marked by vulnerability that is only enhanced by the presence of animals. The enigmatic imagery is immensely captivating. The artist explained in a Bored Panda article "Each portrait is a little message to the world. A message to open our eyes and start creating images with all of our human senses."
Mystical Emotive Portraits
Viktorija Raggana Captures the Magic Power of Vilnius, Lithuania
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