Dan Saelinger, Photographer, New York

Description

A person in a vintage diving suit walks up a modern escalator. The diving suit is tan and bulky, complete with a helmet and an oxygen tank on the back. The escalator has grey steps and silver railings. Above the escalator, an illusion of water is present. Air bubbles rise into the simulated water, creating a surreal effect. The scene is lit with cool, diffused light, enhancing the dreamlike quality. The composition emphasizes the juxtaposition of the old diving suit with the modern escalator.