MOSCOW, RUSSIA
Swimmers gather on the eve of Epiphany at Serebryany Bor (Silver Forest). According to Christian Orthodox beliefs, a swim in the icy water cleanses the soul of sins.
Shooting throughout the night, I switched between having the strobe on- and off-camera. An underexposed ambient light gives just enough exposure to provide a sense of place, while the flash freezes the action.
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