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Five black men posing together, with a central figure elevated and four surrounding him against a bright white background.

Daniel Obasi, Photographer, Lagos

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This studio photograph by Daniel Obasi features five Black men posed dynamically against a bright white background. A central figure is elevated above the group, wearing a black long-sleeved top with a flared waist and a small structured cap, with hands raised symmetrically. Four other men surround him in sculptural, reclining and leaning postures, some wearing horned headpieces, grouped around a dark rectangular table and a large metallic gold sphere on the floor. The lighting is bright and directional, creating strong silhouettes and highlights on the subjects' skin. The composition is balanced and sculptural, focusing on form, gesture, and contrast.

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five men posingfive menmen posingblack mengroup of men

Styles

EditorialVerticalWarmClean

Techniques

Natural light

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial
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