Nick Laham, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A snowboarder stands triumphantly in a snow halfpipe, holding up a large white flag with a red circle representing Japan. The subject wears a brown winter jacket, black pants, ski goggles on top of a helmet, and yellow gloves. The low-angle composition places the figure against an overcast sky, with a line of distant trees visible at the base of the halfpipe slope. The lighting is natural and directional, highlighting the textures of the winter apparel and the curved blue walls of the snow structure. Photographer Nick Laham captured this outdoor sports moment.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Action, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Color

Background

Overcast Sky

Context

Editorial