Vegar Abelsnes, Photographer, New York

Description

This photograph by Vegar Abelsnes captures a person harvesting wet brown kelp aboard a boat. The subject wears an olive knit sweater paired with matching green waterproof overalls and protective gloves. The composition focuses closely on the abundant, glossy fronds of seaweed draped over the boat edge against an overcast sky. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, highlighting the textures of the organic material and the worker's practical attire.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Overcast Sky

Context

Editorial