Doug Menuez, Photographer, New York

Description

The photograph shows the silhouette of a skateboarder performing a trick in mid-air against an orange-yellow sky, likely at dusk or dawn. The skateboarder is the dominant subject, captured mid-jump with their legs bent and arms extended, with the skateboard visible beneath their feet. The scene is set near what appears to be a beach or waterfront, with dark land visible in the midground. In the distance, there is another person standing and observing the skateboarder, although they too are silhouetted. The lighting is dramatic, creating a strong contrast between the dark figures and the bright sky, emphasizing the shapes and forms of the subjects.