Dan Freene, Director of Photography, Sydney

Description

A close-up captures a man's face, his expression thoughtful and focused. The low-key lighting casts the scene in a predominantly dark palette, with highlights of orange and brown that are dappled on his face. Bokeh lights, appearing as soft, out-of-focus orbs of orange, add a sense of depth and atmospheric warmth to the image. The background is a deep blue, providing contrast to the foreground. The use of shallow depth of field focuses attention on the man's face, blurring the lights in front and behind him.