The composition of this photo is noteworthy in that the center is completely blank and the subjects are placed along the edges creating a clearly defined diamond. In comparison to the other photos at the gallery, this diamond is what makes this particular photo unique.
The expressions and positions of the subjects show the personalities of the characters in the play. The Pillowman has a darkly humorous plot line (hence the fact that it is specifically a black and white photo) in which the cops, pictured at the top of the frame, suspect the men pictured at the bottom of the frame of murder. The men at the top look down upon the other two men authoritatively as the man at the bottom right looks up hesitantly and the man at the bottom right has an expression that is almost defiant, challenging the policemen to prove their case. In this photo alone, Pyke successfully revealed the basis of the plot. Not to mention that the subjects are the entirety of this shallow depth photo. There is nothing in the background; there is only white and from this Pyke emphasizes the attention on the men.
Along with this, it is also important to notice that there is no other part of the body being shown besides the mens' heads. (and perhaps you can argue shoulders as well - but that's beside the point) Again, Pyke did not want the viewer's attention diverted from their expressions.
I personally was attracted to this image because of the composition and the facial expressions that seem to take over the frame. I loved it because I immediately recognized that a story was being told and I wanted to know what that story was. It was such a simple composition with a much more complex meaning.
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