This image really defines the true meaning of "a shadow of one's self". As the person walks towards the light the shadow becomes elongated and deformed, looking less and less like the person it's supposed to represent. Light is an interesting concept in that it can either define you or enlighten you. However, I think this image really challenges that concept in a positive manner. Unlike Peter Pan one can not hide from their shadow into a drawer and simply move into the light of Never Never Land to stay young forever. Although, one is able to have hope that moving to the light will bring some happiness. I think this is really expressed with in the photograph as the person looks both hesitant and confident in walking towards the light. While the body language is saying one thing the shadow is saying another. While the light becomes more intense and as the person moves closer towards it, the shadow becomes longer and increasingly distant. The composition of the photograph also allows for the full effect of this, the cars ahead and the strip of concrete on the left hand side to give a sense of perspective.
