Daniel Benson, Photographer, London

Description

In a high-angle, monochrome photograph, a skateboarder executes a trick along the curved wall of an empty swimming pool. The stark lighting emphasizes the textured concrete surface of the pool, which shows signs of wear. The skateboarder, dressed in dark attire, casts a sharp shadow that adds depth to the image. The composition is dynamic, capturing the skater mid-action as they transition along the curve of the pool's wall. The monochromatic palette accentuates the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of movement and intensity within the stillness of the scene. The pool's structure and the skateboarder's motion are the central focal points.