"Summer Storm" by Gianfranco Irlanda
I fell in love with the mood that this photo evokes right away. A sudden
storm on a summer day. Water washing over hot pavement and hot people.
It is something we all have experienced, and it evokes both memories and
sensations. Gianfranco's shot is, as he has noted, a one-handed grab out
of a car window. But that, in a sense, contributes to its magic. The
crooked horizon and the random crop both add to the sense of urgency and
suddenness that complements the imagery. The exposure is interesting.
The photo is, in fact, exposed for the sky (or at least printed for the
sky). Thus the weight of the storm is felt. The details of the figures
are slightly underexposed, so they form a bold silhouette against the
wet pavement and gray sky. The woman in the foreground looks into the
camera as she tries to shield herself behind the rather slight body of
the man in front of her. A fascinating look at a moment in time. And,
overall, a very interesting and artful photograph from Gianfranco.
Paul Stenquist
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