Julian Essink, Photographer, Frankfurt

Description

This striking black and white photograph by Julian Essink captures a dynamic low-angle view of a shirtless young Black man dribbling a basketball. He wears dark athletic shorts with a drawstring, a headband, and layered necklaces including a beaded strand. The shot is framed outdoors with a tall residential building and metal fence visible in the background, accented by strong direct sunlight creating lens flares across the frame. The high-contrast monochromatic grading emphasizes the athletic motion and sharp lighting.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Residential Building

Context

Portrait / Headshot