Aaron Brimhall, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome, eye-level shot captures a skateboarder performing a trick over a concrete barrier on a city street. The skateboarder, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and camouflage pants, is mid-air, balanced on the skateboard. The image is in black and white, enhancing the contrast and highlighting the urban environment. In the background, a brick building with symmetrical windows rises, partially obscured by bare trees. Two pedestrians walk on the sidewalk behind the barrier. The sun is positioned high in the frame, creating a flare and washing out some of the details. The starkness of the black and white palette emphasizes the gritty, urban setting and the dynamic action of the skateboarder.