Richard Phibbs, Photographer, New York

Description

A muscular, fair-skinned swimmer is captured in a monochrome, eye-level shot as he prepares on the starting block. The swimmer wears dark goggles and a swim cap with visible brand logos. His physique is accentuated by stark lighting, revealing detailed tattoos covering his right arm. The starting block is dark with white accents. The swimmer's hands grip the front edge of the block, and one foot is slightly raised. The photograph is taken in a brightly lit, photo studio environment.