Christopher Patey, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This dramatic monochrome image captures a man mid-leap directly above a parked custom chopper motorcycle. The subject is dressed in a dark jacket and trousers, caught in a high-speed dynamic action pose against a sparse, open landscape. The motorcycle features custom striped detailing on the fuel tank and a tall sissy bar at the rear. The composition is shot from a low angle, emphasizing the height of the jump against an expansive, featureless overcast sky. Natural daylight illuminates the scene with soft, diffused tones, enhancing the grainy texture of the black-and-white print.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Action, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, High-speed / freeze

Industries

Motorcycles

Color

Background

Road

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project