Coty Tarr, Photographer, New York

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This striking monochrome portrait features competitive swimmer Kate Douglass captured in a focused, candid moment adjusting her swim cap and mirrored goggles. She wears a athletic swimsuit and a swim cap branded with her name and an American flag insignia. The low-key lighting and deep black background create strong contrast, highlighting the athletic form and intense concentration of the subject. Shot by photographer Coty Tarr, the image emphasizes texture and form through a dramatic black-and-white tonal palette.