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Man wearing bracelets leaning over a large navigation chart holding a blue pen and ruler in Paris by Yoann Stoeckel

Yoann Stoeckel, Photographer, Paris

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This vertical photographic capture by photographer Yoann Stoeckel in Paris presents a close-up overhead perspective of a man studying a detailed nautical or navigational chart spread across a table. Sunlight streams across the paper map, casting distinct warm highlights and shadows that illuminate the grid lines and markings. The subject's hands are prominently positioned, holding a clear plastic ruler and a blue pen while carefully plotting a course. A collection of colorful beaded bracelets adorns the man's wrist, adding texture to the composition. The intimate framing highlights the tactile nature of traditional navigation tools and the focused, hands-on activity.

Keywords

man studying navigation chartman studying mapnavigation chartnautical chartmapman handshands holding rulerrulerblue penpenbeaded braceletsbracelets

Styles

EditorialVerticalWarmGrainy

Techniques

Analogue / filmNatural light

Context

Editorial
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