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"Eyes closed, surrounded by a cut-out Carolina Herrera neckpiece, Lady Gaga looks like she's ready to explode. Photographed by Terry Richardson, what compels about the cover is both the graphics and the rare stillness of a superstar. Here, cut-out means a knockout." 


This excellent magazine cover featuring Lady Gaga, is full of color and interesting patterns. The intricate necklace and color scheme portray Lady Gaga as bold and fierce. This portrait has slightly low exposure and seems to be taken with flash. These forms of composition compliment Gaga, as they make her clearly the subject in the portrait by making her standout against the black background. The necklace Lady Gaga is wearing on the cover also accomplishes letting her standout. Framing her face, the wild geometric floral patterns matched with Gaga's relaxed sultry look indeed make it look like she's ready to explode. This cover fits the title "Gaga's Spring Awakening" perfectly, and overall is a successful portrait and magazine cover.