Thom Gilbert, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white photograph captures two children gazing upward at a flock of seagulls soaring in the sky. One child stands behind the other, with their backs partially visible. The child in front has their head tilted downward. The composition is dominated by the contrast between the dark figures of the children and the bright background filled with numerous seagulls in various stages of flight. The photo is outdoors, with the sky acting as a plain backdrop, emphasizing the subjects and their interaction with nature. The lighting accentuates the forms, creating a high-contrast image with deep blacks and bright whites.