Cole Barash, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white photograph captured by Cole Barash in New York portrays a shirtless man seated within a dense woodland environment. The subject is positioned directly beneath a massive, sprawling fallen tree trunk with exposed, gnarled roots and branches that frame the composition. He wears dark athletic shorts, socks, and trainers, with his body angled downward and one hand resting near the roots. The lighting is direct and stark, creating high-contrast shadows across his form and the textured forest floor covered in twigs and small plants. The overall atmosphere is stark and grounded, emphasizing natural textures and organic forms.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Flash

Color

Background

Forest

Context

Editorial, Fine Art / Personal Project