Visceral Response

I selected this photo from National Geographic for multiple reasons. First, the game of soccer is a beautiful sport, and in this photo it is being played in a beautiful and mystifying location. The various textures of the mountains, ocean and sand give me the feeling that I am in an odd paradise: a beach in a mountainous region. The black and white effect adds to the mysterious tone of the photo, especially with the ocean mist floating in the background. It also allows the players to stand out more from the background.

The mood of this photo is very soft and peaceful, and that is where I find beauty. I hope to be able to visit this area of Brazil some day.