This black and white infrared photograph, captured in Downtown Dallas on August 8, 2015, presents a layered portrait of American street culture. Two men confidently pose for the camera, flashing hand signs and embodying a sense of everyday urban swagger. The man on the left wears a kwlawyers.com T-shirt and dark sunglasses, while his friend, marked with bold tattoos like “Texas” and “Lexon,” gestures with casual defiance, earphones trailing from his neck.
Shot using infrared photography, this image subtly shifts the visual narrative. The infrared spectrum renders skin tones smoother, foliage brighter, and street textures more pronounced—giving the scene a slightly surreal, almost timeless quality. Background details, like the DART light rail station and city sidewalks, are bleached by the infrared light, further isolating the subjects and highlighting their expressions and body language.
Part of the Americana project, this photograph captures the spirit of real people in real places, offering a raw yet reflective glimpse into the cultural fabric of modern Dallas.