
Sarah Van Rij & David Van Der Leeuw, Photographer, London
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A high-angle shot shows the dark shadows of pedestrians on a sunlit concrete sidewalk. The composition focuses on the shadows of people walking and standing. Visible are the shadows of legs and feet, including one pair of feet wearing heeled shoes. Additional shadows suggest the presence of trees or foliage. The stark contrast between the dark shadows and the bright sidewalk gives the scene a graphic quality. The perspective is from above, creating a sense of anonymity and focusing on the shapes and forms created by the shadows.