Alexander Coggin challenges the “stock-still” with the ephemerality and quiet sadness of life in NYC

The composition is dominated by the vertical curtain of water, creating strong lines and a sense of downward movement. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the texture of the water and the tiled surfaces. The showerhead is positioned high, drawing the eye into the source of the spray.

The photograph uses long exposure or high-speed capture to render the water as fine, continuous streams, giving it an ethereal, almost painterly quality. The contrast between the hard, geometric architecture (tiles, showerhead) and the soft, fluid water is key.