Thomas Chadwick, Photographer, Chicago

Description

This dynamic sports photograph by Chicago-based photographer Thomas Chadwick captures a close-up action view of a male swimmer surging through choppy open water. The athlete wears a dark wetsuit with orange accents, mirrored swim goggles, and a white swim cap, with water violently churning and splashing around his head and shoulders. The low-angle composition emphasizes the intense effort and physical motion of open water swimming. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, highlighting water droplets frozen mid-air and reflections on the swimmer's goggles.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Action, Desaturated

Techniques

High-speed / freeze, Natural light

Industries

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Color

Background

Ocean

Context

Editorial