Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland

Description

A dynamic low-angle shot captures a female rugby player mid-leap, clutching a rugby ball against a backdrop of a packed stadium and clear blue sky. The fisheye lens emphasizes the action and heightens the sense of movement as she extends her hand towards the viewer. She is clad in a black and red athletic uniform, complete with protective knee pads and black athletic shoes accented with red and yellow stripes at the socks. The stadium teems with spectators and is brightened by natural daylight, which also highlights the textures of the green field below. The post-processing gives a lens distortion creating a circular effect.