Amanda Pratt, Photographer, New York

Description

Two women are the focus of this black and white shot, sporting retro swimwear. One wears high-waisted dark shorts with a bikini top, while the other is in light-colored shorts and a patterned top. Both are sporting vintage roller skates with striped socks and have wild, curly hair. They're positioned on a boardwalk next to a sandy beach, with the ocean and a distant cityscape visible in the background. The sky is lightly clouded. The photograph exhibits high contrast and a shallow depth of field, emphasizing the subjects while softening the background.