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Young man hanging from a basketball hoop while reading a book against a clear sky background

Nicholas Maggio, Photographer, Los Angeles

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A young man is captured mid-air, hanging from the rim of a basketball hoop while intently reading an open book. He wears a black long-sleeve shirt, white athletic shorts, white socks, and grey sneakers. The low-angle perspective frames him against a clear blue and pale sunset sky with the curved supporting structure of the basketball standard sweeping up beside him. The lighting is bright and natural, casting soft highlights across his form. The composition combines athletic action with a quiet, studious moment.

Keywords

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Styles

EditorialVerticalWarm

Techniques

Analogue / filmNatural light

Industries

Basketball

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Portrait / Headshot
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