Jon Johnson, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This dynamic athletic portrait captures a runner sprinting rapidly across a paved roadway beneath a heavy concrete overpass. The background features a large weathered pillar covered in expressive, dark graffiti and numerical artwork against a greenish-teal concrete wall. The runner wears dark athletic shorts, a grey t-shirt, and bright red running shoes that add a vivid pop of colour to the scene. An additional runner partially visible on the left wears a bright red top and dark shorts, reinforcing the high-energy movement. The composition employs a low-angle perspective, emphasizing the speed and athleticism against the urban industrial setting. Natural daylight filters through the architectural structure, casting cool shadows and creating a raw, grounded atmosphere.

Style

Horizontal, Action, Cinematic, Desaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Sportswear

Color

Background

Street

Context

Advertising Campaign, Editorial