
Oliver Pilcher, Photographer, New York
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Description
A surfer is captured in silhouette riding the crest of an ocean wave during golden hour. The subject stands balanced with arms raised and outstretched against a soft sunset sky. White sea spray and mist kick up from the breaking wave directly beneath the surfer. The low-angle composition emphasizes the motion of the water and the vertical orientation of the frame. Natural sunlight backlights the scene, creating strong contrast along the figure and the curling wave.
Style
Artistic, Vertical, Golden Hour
Techniques
Natural light
Background
Ocean
Context
Editorial
