Jared Soares, Photographer, Seattle

Description

A wide outdoor shot shows a very large crowd of people with their hands raised in the air, many with a single finger pointing upward. The focus is on a forearm and hand in the foreground, with brown skin, pointing straight up, and adorned with a white watch. Behind the hand, the crowd extends into the distance. In the background rises the Washington Monument, appearing as a tall, white obelisk against a bright sky. The light is bright and airy. The overall composition captures a sense of unity and participation in a large-scale event.