Mario Stumpf, Photographer, Frankfurt

Description

A single arm holds a basketball aloft on the tip of the index finger. The image is monochromatic, with the objects appearing as silhouettes against a lighter background. The light source is positioned behind the subject, causing the edges of the basketball and arm to glow with light. The texture of the basketball's surface is subtly visible. The background is a gradient of light to dark. The lighting adds a sense of drama to the composition.