Thomas Prior, Photographer, Berlin

Description

The image shows a beached whale with an adult human using a large knife on it, presumably performing a necropsy. The whale is dark gray on top and has a large cut that reveals its reddish-pink flesh. The human is wearing protective gear and a face mask and is in a squatting position next to the whale. The environment is a sandy beach with a light blue sky above. The lighting is bright and natural, suggesting it is daytime. The camera is positioned at eye level and captures a medium shot of the scene. The whale takes up a large part of the foreground, and the beach stretches into the distance.