The Motion of Mourning

During the traditional religious mourning ceremony of Sham-e Ghariban, a man spins an Alam, a ceremonial standard adorned with white feathers. Captured with a slow shutter speed, the movement of the Alam transforms into sweeping circular traces, while the surrounding mourners remain partially visible. The photograph captures the rhythm, intensity and visual language of a centuries-old mourning ritual through the expression of motion.