Alessandro Simonetti, Photographer, New York

Description

A silhouette of a person with afro hair throwing a basketball in the air is captured against a cloudy sky. The person's arms are raised, one holding the ball and the other extended out to the side. The figure is entirely black, contrasting sharply with the bright, overcast sky behind. The image is a low angle shot with soft, diffused light. The silhouette effect hides the details of the person and emphasizes the action of throwing the ball.