The Urban Chase

Not all of the urban chases, involve a couple of Alfa 159 trying to catch an Aston Martin.

I shot low to the ground, framing the chase diagonally to emphasise tension. The perspective lines draw the viewer forward, while reflections and shadow gradients anchor the movement.

Technically, exposure was demanding: harsh daylight, reflective surfaces, and metallic tones required a slight underexposure to preserve highlights. The result holds texture without burning whites.

Compositionally, I favoured asymmetry. The cars don’t sit in comfort; they slice through balance. It’s a study in velocity disguised as stillness.

If I could refine it, I’d add micro-contrast in the midtones for depth in asphalt and chrome. But the energy stands — mechanical intent rendered in light and dust.