Michael Yamashita, Photographer, Milan

Description

Two figures clad in traditional black Kendo armor face each other, wielding bamboo swords, in a dimly lit indoor gymnasium with a wood floor. The two competitors wear face and body armor along with long skirts. Motion blur is visible and the camera is panning slightly. The gymnasium has a wooden floor with white lines and a dark ceiling with rows of lights. The lighting is dim, emphasizing the contrast between the dark uniforms and the warmer tones of the floor. The movement suggests a moment of intense action, typical of Kendo matches.