Matthew Joseph, Photographer, London

Description

This nighttime urban street photograph captures a man balanced atop a bicycle in the middle of a bustling city street surrounded by traffic. The towering surrounding buildings feature vibrant glowing neon signs and illuminated billboards that cast colorful light across the scene. Flashing lights from police cruisers illuminate the asphalt and nearby pedestrians standing on the sidewalks. The composition is shot from a low angle, emphasizing the central figure standing on the bicycle handlebars. The moody evening atmosphere is enhanced by the dynamic interplay of artificial lights and deep shadows.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Moody, Nostalgic

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial