Something that drew me to Erlers work was her utilisation of the subjects body language. I am also interested in the relationship between the body language  and how it corresponds to the surroundings. How do these two elements interact? How does this contribute towards the creation of such intriguing imagery? Erler often captures lighting that feels poetic. Trickles of sunlight  are  set against areas of deep tonal shadow that provide a pertinent  melancholic expression.

 I really like the effect that the uncut grass provides. The whole setting is pretty messy and a little chaotic. This provides an interesting juxtaposition against the still, lifeless body. The sun directly against the body could be indicative of sunbathing, and yet the setting seems an unusual place to choose to rest. I also particularly enjoy the angle of this image. The perspective is unusually low, and coming from in front of the legs this provides an interesting presentation of the body. We see the legs as the sole focus, the face and arms almost entirely disappearing in the ground and away from the viewers gaze. Identity feels absent, and body parts become suspended with a new level of interest, as the line is blurred between innanimate and live. Narrative pays a particularly important role in this photograph. The red glossy heels, are explicitly misplaced in the setting, provoking questions on their appearance. More poignant however is the unclothed body,  laying  face down against the concrete. Once again the face is almost entirely hidden from view, with the position of the body being the central focus of the image. This feels emotive, channeling an expression of grief and despair. Furthermore, the choice of concrete juxtaposed against the body depicts a distinctly uncomfortable expression, that feels metaphorically significant. The broken heel and unclothes nature of the body also feel purposeful in telling a story, an unspoken one that gives the viewer an opportunity to contemplate the narrative.

Here, the human expression plays a significant role in drawing in the viewers gaze. The relationship between the subject and photographer works beautifully . The subjects reluctant facial expression married with the distance away from the camera/photographer provides the impression that the photographers presence is unwelcome in this setting. This sense of seeming resistance to engage is accentuated as the subject hides behind a tree. We as the viewer are placed in this role, as we too as , feel like an unwelcome bystander observing the subject.