Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York
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Description
This striking editorial portrait captured by photographer Melissa Alcena features a shirtless black man holding a large clear inflatable pool ring. The translucent plastic ring frames his upper body, with water droplets visible on its surface. He reaches his left hand across the inner circle while posing outdoors against a vibrant blue sky and a distant ocean horizon. The natural lighting highlights the contours of his torso and the glossy texture of the vinyl float, creating a clean composition with strong graphical elements.
Style
Editorial, Horizontal, Warm
Techniques
Natural light
Background
Ocean
Context
Editorial