Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Description

A Black man is captured mid-air in a dynamic, athletic leap against a bright blue sky. He wears vibrant yellow swim trunks and is photographed from a low angle, emphasizing the height of the jump and his muscular physique. Sunlight catches his back and arms, highlighting skin texture and definition. The composition features clean negative space dominated by the clear sky. The portrait was photographed by Melissa Alcena in New York.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Techniques

Analogue / film, High-speed / freeze

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial