Captured above the public eye, this drone-framed photo of the top floors of a tower, unveils a delicate dance between voyeurism and artistry. A figure, embraced by sunlight, reclines with vulnerability and defiance. The image subtly reflects on the disquieting reality of surveillance fears in our modern world. The seemingly exposed subject is an addition to the scene, crafted by artificial intelligence. The woman is not a tangible reality, but a thought-provoking mirage crafted to spark contemplation, not spectacle. A blend of reality and technology.
Justin M Millar is a professional photographer and drone pilot residing in Ottawa, Ontario. He has graduated with a Diploma of Photographic Arts from SPAO, and in Audio Engineering from TARA. Since committing himself to his practice full time he has won several awards including Outstanding Digital at the 2023 Apex Exhibition, awarded Silver and Bronze at the Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3), and has received two honorable mentions from the International Photography Awards, and holds an Advanced Operations RPAS (remotely piloted aircrafts system) license.