Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

Description

This portrait photograph features a soldier standing atop a large military tank positioned outdoors against a backdrop of trees and an overcast sky. The massive artillery cannon extends prominently from the vehicle toward the upper left corner of the frame. The soldier wears camouflage fatigues and a helmet with headphones. Foreground foliage sits low at the base of the vehicle, adding natural framing. The composition uses a low-angle perspective to emphasize the scale of the machinery. Natural daylight illuminates the scene.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Desaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Forest

Context

Editorial