Maxy, Photographer, Auckland

Description

A young male water polo player is captured mid-action in an indoor swimming pool, holding a colourful ball raised in his right hand. He wears a patterned yellow and white water polo cap with ear guards, and his expression is focused as he prepares to throw. In the background, other players are partially visible in the water amidst gentle splashes. The scene is set inside a large indoor natatorium with an arched, vaulted ceiling featuring structural girders and ambient lighting reflecting off the water's surface. The shallow depth of field keeps the foreground hero sharp while softly blurring the background environment, emphasizing the dynamic sports moment.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated

Techniques

Underwater, Natural light

Industries

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Color

Background

Outdoor Pool

Context

Editorial