Wigan, 19 January 2018

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Working Man

Almost contra-jour with the main figure silhouetted and casting a slight shadow behind him. Recent rain made the pavements and the road wet and shiny, adding to the light reflecting from the buildings on the right. The older brick buildings bring character and contrast strongly with the modern buildings. The light comes from the top left, leaving dark shadows on the bottom right, as though the new day hasn't quite arrived.
The high wispy clouds add some interest to the sky but don't distract.
The main figure wears a heavy jacket, walks with a slight hunch, almost suggesting a heavy burden, and could be walking to work.
If I could take this again, I would make the main figure's silhouette break the skyline, strengthen its presence.