Ture Lillegraven, Photographer, New York

Description

This dynamic action photograph by Ture Lillegraven captures a male basketball player frozen mid-air as he performs a powerful slam dunk. The athlete wears a white t-shirt, red and black athletic shorts, and white sneakers, holding a leather basketball in his right hand. The low-angle perspective emphasizes his elevation directly beneath the hoop and net inside an indoor gymnasium with exposed ceiling beams and large windows. Natural light floods the background, highlighting the athletic motion and physical intensity of the play.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Action

Techniques

High-speed / freeze, Natural light

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Gym

Context

Portrait / Headshot