False start, gloss finish, pinkey-red print on aluminium, photo by Michael Joseph

False Start (Pinky-red)
by Michael Joseph

A charged moment of anticipation unfolds poolside as swimmers lean forward in unified tension, bodies angled and ready. The diver already airborne slices across the frame, creating a dynamic counterpoint to the poised line of figures behind. The composition captures the split second between restraint and release — discipline meeting motion.

Rendered in warm, sepia-brown tones, the photograph combines graphic strength with cinematic drama. The repetition of forms, strong diagonals, and sculptural light reflect the bold visual language of the 1980s, where athleticism and aesthetic clarity converge.

Date of the photograph: 1980s
Size: 20 cm (h) × 15 cm (w)
Medium: Aluminium print

A refined and collectible work, presented in a small-format edition.

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