Nick Simonite, Photographer, New York

Description

Captured from a low angle by photographer Nick Simonite, this striking action shot features a shirtless man suspended mid-air while performing a skateboard trick. The skater wears light trousers, dark socks, and white sneakers with colourful stripes, his dark hair tied back in a topknot. He holds the skateboard underneath him against a pale, overcast sky background that emphasizes the height and dynamism of the jump. The natural lighting and high shutter speed freeze the motion in mid-air, highlighting the precise athletic control.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Action, Desaturated

Techniques

Analogue / film, High-speed / freeze

Industries

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Color

Background

Overcast Sky

Context

Editorial