Clayton Hauck, Photographer, Chicago

Description

The image captures an outdoor celebration with a water fight and an alcoholic beverage. A dark-skinned hand in the foreground holds a clear glass bottle of Red Apple beverage, fingers showing the peace sign. A person holds a blue and orange water gun. In the background, a light-skinned adult female with sunglasses in a yellow sundress raises her arms and holds a red water pistol. Water droplets are splashed midair from the toy guns. The setting appears to be a backyard, indicated by a wooden building and trees in soft focus. The overall mood is cheerful and festive, suggesting a summer celebration.