Martien Mulder, Photographer, New York

Description

An athletic, adult male leaps in mid-air on a stone plaza. The man is captured mid-stride, dressed in black activewear: a long-sleeved top, shorts, and leggings, along with running shoes. The plaza is made of stone, exhibiting variations in tone due to diffused sunlight and shadow play. In the background, blurred linear elements may be the suggestion of architecture or stairs. The man's shadow is cast onto the stone, mirroring his pose. The lighting is soft and diffused, which illuminates the plaza while also creating strong shadows. The overall impression is of movement and energy, with the subject's leap adding dynamism to the image.