Aaron Richter, Photographer, New York

Description

This overhead shot captures several people walking across a cobblestone square, their figures diminished by the high angle. Pigeons are scattered across the paving stones and congregate near the base of a building with a glass rooftop. The building itself has a light-colored facade and a long, horizontal structure. A gray, overcast sky creates a flat light across the scene. The ground is delineated by straight lines of darker stones, providing a sense of order to the urban landscape. The overall mood is quiet and contemplative, marked by the presence of solitary figures amidst the vastness of the square.