Eric Guillemain, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome street photograph captures a busy pedestrian crossing in an urban Japanese environment, shot from a slightly elevated perspective. Several pedestrians are in motion, walking across the marked crosswalk amidst a dense backdrop of multi-story buildings, street signs, and vehicles. In the foreground, multiple individuals are visible from behind or in profile, including several women wearing intricately patterned traditional kimonos with dark sashes. Other pedestrians in modern casual attire, including backpacks and shorts, intermingle on the crossing. The high-contrast black-and-white treatment emphasizes the rich textures of the clothing, pavement, and distant signage, creating a classic documentary feel.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Street

Context

Documentary, Fine Art / Personal Project