Ben Hassett, Photographer, Paris

Description

A black and white portrait features an adult male partially submerged in water. The man's head and shoulders are visible above the waterline, while the rest of his torso is under water. The ripples and refractions of light create patterns on his skin and chest. He is wearing a delicate necklace with round beads. The background is a dark, solid tone, which contrasts with the brighter water and the man's skin. The man is gazing directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The water surface acts as a divider, creating a textural contrast between the smooth skin above and the distorted reflections below.