Daniel Obasi, Photographer, Lagos

Description

This dynamic editorial photograph captured by Daniel Obasi features two black men frozen mid-air in an energetic leap along a sandy coastline. The subject on the left wears a bright red knitted tank top, black shorts, tall white socks with blue stripes, and white athletic shoes, with visible sand particles kicked up around him. The subject on the right wears a vibrant turquoise knit top, black shorts, matching striped socks, and dark athletic footwear, captured mid-stride against a clear sky and distant rolling ocean waves. The composition employs a low-angle perspective that emphasizes the height and athletic power of the jumps under natural daylight. The natural textures of the sandy foreground and the woven knit garments add tactile depth to the high-contrast outdoor scene.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, High-speed / freeze, Natural light

Industries

Sportswear

Color

Background

Sandy Beach

Context

Editorial