Levi Walton, Photographer, New York

Description

A medium shot captures an African-American man wearing a dark baseball cap and a plaid collared shirt. He peers through a torn section of what appears to be a metal security barrier or shutter. The tear in the metal is jagged and exposes the man from the mid-torso up. He is holding the brim of his cap with his left hand, his gaze directed slightly downward and to the left. Behind the barrier is a glimpse of a brick building, partially obscured by shadow. The lighting is soft, suggesting an overcast day, and the overall color palette leans towards muted grays and browns, contributing to an urban, slightly gritty aesthetic.