Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

Description

This close-up sports portrait captures a cyclist heavily splattered with mud across their chest and racing jersey. The athlete wears a vibrant jersey featuring panels of green, white, and red with printed branding, partially unzipped at the collar. Layered delicate gold necklaces rest against the mud-spattered skin of the chest. The natural lighting highlights the wet texture of the mud and the fabric during an intense outdoor cycling event.