Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

Description

A black and white, eye-level, medium shot shows a female weightlifter in a gym setting. The woman, wearing workout clothes, is centered in the frame, holding a barbell loaded with weights. She has an athletic build, and her hair is pulled up in a bun. The gym features exposed brick walls, large windows reflecting an exterior building, and a weight plate on the floor. A sign reading "Black Lives Matter" is mounted on the wall behind her. The lighting is diffused. The image evokes a sense of strength and determination.