Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Description

This close-up photographic portrait captures a young Black man resting his head against his raised arm outdoors. He wears a casual white t-shirt and has visible dental braces while looking directly toward the camera with a subtle expression. Tiny reflective particles or water droplets catch the light across his skin. The composition is framed tightly against a vivid, clear blue sky in the background, creating strong contrast.