This black-and-white frame was shot by the Giro d’Italia stage, with the race banner overhead. Photographers with long lenses, bibs and lanyards work behind a rope line. In the foreground a woman in a backless black dress and heels walks away from the camera holding a white umbrella. She’s the only person facing into the scene, and her shape breaks up the jumble of gear and bodies. Harsh midday sun and deep shadows suit the monochrome treatment. It reads like a quiet backstage moment from a big sporting event.
