Corey Arnold, Photographer, Portland

Description

An individual wearing a bright orange waterproof jacket and dark waders is captured from behind as they exert force pulling a heavy commercial fishing net through muddy terrain. The scene is set on expansive, dark tidal flats under an overcast sky, with lines of white floats stretching across the mud in the foreground and extending into the net held by the worker. Natural daylight illuminates the gritty environment, highlighting the textures of the thick mud, wet rubber boots, and tangled netting. This observational documentary-style photograph by Corey Arnold emphasizes raw physical labor in an outdoor coastal setting.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Action, Desaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Sandy Beach

Context

Editorial