
Brian Finke, Photographer, New York
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Description
This dramatic editorial photograph by New York-based photographer Brian Finke captures two shirtless men grappling intimately on a dark sandy ground. The composition is shot from a high angle, looking down as the two figures lock arms and bodies in a tight embrace or struggle. The scene is illuminated by striking, saturated red and teal lighting that casts deep shadows and highlights the musculature of their backs and shoulders. Subtle tattoos are visible on the shoulder blades of the upper figure. The overall mood is intense, tactile, and raw, emphasizing form and shadow.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Warm
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Background
Sandy Beach
Context
Editorial
