Mariya Pepelanova, Photographer, Paris

Description

A young female gymnast, seen from a low angle, executes a backbend against a stark black background in what appears to be a photo studio. She is clad in red leggings that frame the view of her upside-down. The gymnast is wearing a blue and white leotard with corset-style lacing. Her blonde hair is styled in pigtail braids. The lighting is diffused, highlighting the textures of the fabrics and the smooth gradient of the black backdrop. The composition centers on the inverted perspective, with the focus sharply on the gymnast.