Kitesurfer Soars Midmorning Near Pyongyang

Reflected sunlight shimmers across the dark, choppy water where a kitesurfer hangs suspended in midair. The athlete wears a dark wetsuit and a bright orange helmet, their body angled sharply against the pale blue sky. A large black kite arcs above, pulling taut lines that vanish toward the board. Behind the rider, a gray concrete roadside barrier separates the water from a row of bare, brown poplar trees. Late autumn leaves litter the damp asphalt in the foreground. The subject's posture shows disciplined focus as they navigate the gusty conditions. Shadows from the kite stretch across the white foam on the water's surface.