Andreas Smetana, Director, Sydney

Description

A rigid inflatable boat cuts through choppy, teal-toned coastal waters, creating a churning white wake at the stern. Several figures in dark tactical or uniform attire are seated aboard the vessel, navigating across the sea. In the distance, a shoreline is obscured by billowing clouds of grey and white smoke rising into an overcast sky. The wide-angle composition captures the dynamic movement of the boat against a stark and dramatic environmental backdrop. The lighting is diffused and natural, highlighting the contrast between the dark water and the massive plume of smoke.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Cinematic, Desaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Ocean

Context

Editorial