Thom Gilbert, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking portrait captures a shirtless Black man holding a heavy metal hammer throw ball with both hands above his head in an athletic pose. He wears a silver necklace with a cross pendant and features a prominent Asian character tattoo on his chest. His expression is focused and steady as he gazes forward towards the camera. The brightly lit background consists of a clean, minimalist white surface under direct sunlight, creating sharp shadows and highlighting his physique. The composition is framed vertically, emphasizing the balanced symmetry of his raised arms and the metallic sphere.