Jake Stangel, Photographer, San Francisco

Description

A cyclist in cycling attire stands next to a silver SUV parked on a roadside. The SUV has its trunk open and a carrier on the roof rack. The cyclist is illuminated by the vibrant orange glow of the setting sun. The landscape includes mountains and trees silhouetted against the colorful sky. The SUV is parked on an asphalt road with mountains in the distance. The cyclist appears to be resting or preparing for a ride. The sky is ablaze with orange, yellow, and hints of purple. The lighting creates strong contrasts, accentuating the shapes of the cyclist, car, and the mountain range.