Ben Toms, Photographer, London

Description

This close-up photograph by Ben Toms captures two hands cupping and holding a dark axolotl submerged just below the water's surface. The framing creates a clear dividing line where the water meets the air above, highlighting the rippling reflection and droplet details at the top edge. The axolotl exhibits its characteristic feathery external gills and smooth dark body texture. The lighting is soft and natural, illuminating the subject against a clean, minimal light background. The composition focuses intimately on the interaction between human hands and the aquatic creature.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Clean, Raw

Techniques

Underwater, Natural light

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial