G.l Askew Ii, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This powerful monochrome photograph by Los Angeles photographer G.l Askew Ii captures a tense public demonstration. A diverse crowd of protesters stands gathered on a street, with a central figure wearing sunglasses and a graphic t-shirt looking forward. On the right side of the frame, police officers in uniform and riot helmets stand positioned opposite the crowd. Overhead, traffic lights hang against an overcast sky. The image is rendered in a high-contrast black and white style, emphasizing the textures of the clothing, the expressions of individuals in the crowd, and the sharp reflections on the riot shields.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Desaturated

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Street

Context

Documentary