Benjamin Von Wong

Taken by Benjamin Von Wong, this majestic underwater image is a step away from his usual works. Quite opposite actually. This self taught photographer has a way with fire. So water, i guess, would be the natural next step to achieve contrast with his entire works. Using the Nikon AW-1, the worlds first waterproof DSLR, Wong stuck with his usual majestic and surreal qualities he puts into his product. The color makes it look like the picture was taken in shallow ocean water, with the light shining on the top and side of the face. With reflecting refractions of light on the other side of the face. The focus of the image is primarily on the forehead and hair. The lines of light and strands of hair lead the viewer to this area. The background is very obscured with a soothing shade of greyish green. Two qualities of this image are in the lighting and the composition. The sharpness of the hair and the tiny bubbles give this image detail and depth.