Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

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Captured in a stark black and white composition, three male runners crouch in starting blocks on a wet running track. Each athlete holds a relay baton, posed in a synchronized starting stance that emphasizes athletic form and focus. The background reveals an empty stadium with tiered seating rising above the track surface. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, casting subtle reflections on the damp asphalt. The monochrome treatment highlights textures in the sportswear and the wet markings on the ground.