Didier Gault, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white photograph captures a man standing on a beach with a surfboard, next to a van. The man is facing the ocean, and waves gently roll onto the shore. The composition is strongly divided between the dark van, which occupies the left side of the frame, and the open beach and sea in the background. A tree with dense foliage overhangs the scene from the upper right corner. The sky is overcast, casting a soft, diffused light, which creates a tranquil and contemplative mood.