Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This black and white portrait features a ballet dancer, wearing a tutu and pointe shoes, performing a split with one leg extended straight up against a weathered brick wall. The dancer leans against a balcony railing and looks toward the left. The scene is set on a balcony with a cityscape visible in the background. The photograph is in black and white, which accentuates the textures of the brick, the tulle of the tutu, and the dancer's form. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the contrast between light and shadow. The composition is balanced, with the vertical line of the leg mirroring the vertical lines of the brick wall and the balcony railing.