Sprinter in Blocks Under Lagos Rain in on a hillside near Lekki, Lagos

Sprinter in Blocks Under Lagos Rain

by John Jackson

Hard coastal glare slices through steady raindrops hanging in the air above a sprinter crouched low in starting blocks. The athlete's muscles tense against the wet, red clay of a hillside near Lekki, Lagos. Water beads heavily on the black rubber of the blocks and slicks the skin of the runner's shoulders. Cool season air leaves the surrounding grass short and dark green. The athlete's toes dig into the mud, creating small splashes around the metal pegs. Sweat mixes with the rain on the runner's back, glistening under the harsh midday sun that struggles to penetrate the gray sky. One droplet rolls down the curve of the athlete's shoulder blade.

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Camera Olympus OM-4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 55mm f/1.2
Focal Length 55mm
Aperture f/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 400
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location on a hillside near Lekki, Lagos
Date 1990-11-27
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 6.5393, 3.4894
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