Steve McCurry, Photographer, New York

Description

This documentary photograph by Steve McCurry captures a rear view of a large elephant walking down a wet asphalt road during a rain shower. A person rides atop the elephant holding a dark open umbrella, while another individual walks alongside the animal carrying a large, glossy green leaf to shield themselves from the rain. The damp road reflects the ambient light under an overcast sky, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation on either side. The composition emphasizes natural textures, from the wrinkled skin of the elephant to the veining of the giant leaf and the slick surface of the roadway.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Earthy

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Street

Context

Documentary