Melrose Avenue - Vlado
SHOTMelrose Avenue / 4.25
ROLLHR-9963
ISOISO 4000 - 1/500 - F1.2
Owning It
EST 2019 — UPSTATE NY

HECKRAISER

— PRODUCTIONS —
DEFY ORDINARY ✶ CAPTURE EXTRAORDINARY ✶ CONCERT, SPORTS, AUTO & STREET PHOTOGRAPHY THAT DOESN'T ASK PERMISSION.
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A shirtless tattooed musician on stage holding a microphone, arm raised, performing under stage lighting at an indoor venue.
N°01 · EMPIRE LIVE UNDERGROUND
Chest open, fist upMUSIC
A hockey player in white jersey drives toward the goal while a goaltender in dark jersey crouches in the net, with ice spray and crowd visible in background.
N°02 · M&T BANK CENTER
Ice and intentSPORTS
A shirtless tattooed male vocalist performs on stage holding a microphone, bathed in blue and pink stage lighting with colorful geometric displays in the background.
N°03 · EMPIRE LIVE UNDERGROUND
Skin and soundMUSIC
Close-up of a bright blue Honda sedan showing a black multi-spoke wheel with red brake calipers, photographed in an indoor showroom with white lighting.
N°04 · MOHAWK HONDA
Red caliper screamAUTO
An athlete runs onto an indoor field with arms spread wide, surrounded by pyrotechnics and crowds at MVP Arena during a live sports event.
N°05 · MVP ARENA
Arms wide, crossing loudSPORTS
A guitarist performs on stage at Empire Live, bathed in red and blue neon lighting, mouth open mid-shout while playing an electric guitar.
N°06 · EMPIRE LIVE UNDERGROUND
Mouth wide openMUSIC
A woman wearing blue-patterned bikini and sunglasses smiles at the lakeside under bright sunlight, with water blurred in the background.
N°07 · LAKE GEORGE, NY
Sun-caught smilePEOPLE
A woman in black long-sleeve top and maroon leggings sits on a ballet barre in a bright studio, gazing downward with focused intensity.
N°08 · CATSKILLS
Eyes on the distancePEOPLE
A dirt country road framed by overhanging trees with autumn foliage in shades of green, yellow, and rust, creating a tunnel effect leading into the distance with a wooden fence on the right side.
N°09 ·
Tunnel through timeNATURE
A bridge spans across a lake with forested hills in the background, shot from directly underneath the structure in black and white.
N°10 · GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE
Under the spanNATURE
An abandoned white farmhouse with a green metal roof stands in a golden grain field, backed by forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
N°11 · CATSKILLS
Still standingNATURE
A skateboarder performs an aerial trick on a concrete court, captured mid-flight with arm extended, surrounded by chain-link fencing and ivy-covered buildings.
N°12 · FISHTOWN, PA
Air and concretePEOPLE
A skateboarder in black shirt and cap rides a skateboard down a city street, with a brick building and blurred motion in the background.
N°13 · FISHTOWN, PA
Brick blurPEOPLE
A woman in a striking red off-shoulder dress stands centered on a tree-lined street in Fishtown, PA, looking directly at the camera with a confident pose.
N°14 · FISHTOWN, PA
Red, straight aheadPEOPLE
A skateboarder performs a trick mid-air above a concrete ramp, with large green trees and brick buildings framing the outdoor skate park.
N°15 · FISHTOWN, PA
Air and concreteSPORTS
A bright orange Chevrolet Corvette photographed from the front three-quarter angle, showing aggressive headlights and aerodynamic bodywork in daylight.
N°16 · SCHENECTADY AIRPORT
Blaze on asphaltAUTO
A bright yellow ghost crab partially buried in sand, with raised claws visible against the grainy beach surface.
N°17 · Coco Beach, FL
Buried and boldNATURE
Expansive aerial view of the Grand Canyon showing layered rock formations, the Colorado River winding through the canyon floor, and blue sky with white clouds overhead.
N°18 · THE GRAND CANYON, AZ
Wide openNATURE
A long-haired musician on stage holding an electric guitar, lit in bright green and blue stage lights with sweat visible on his skin.
N°19 ·
Strings and neon glowMUSIC
A guitarist with long curly hair plays an angular guitar on stage, bathed in blue and green stage lighting with a dark background.
N°20 ·
Hair and green lightMUSIC
A long-haired singer performing at a microphone in monochromatic lighting, eyes closed, fully committed to the moment.
N°21 ·
Throat wideMUSIC
A bearded drummer in a black graphic tee plays cymbals and drums on stage under bright white stage lights during a live performance.
N°22 ·
Sticks high, locked inMUSIC
Three meerkats resting on sandy ground in bright sunlight, alert and close together in their natural habitat.
N°23 · Charleston, SC
Low and watchfulNATURE
Close-up of peacock tail feathers showing vibrant emerald green barbs, cobalt and gold eye spots, and intricate texture detail.
N°24 · Charleston, SC
Iridescent plumageNATURE
A shirtless tattooed singer performs on stage under intense red, orange, and blue stage lighting, holding a microphone with head tilted back.
N°25 · EMPIRE LIVE UNDERGROUND
Throat wide openMUSIC
A shirtless, heavily tattooed male vocalist performs on stage at Empire Live, mouth open mid-scream, with drum kit and band backdrop visible behind him.
N°26 · EMPIRE LIVE UNDERGROUND
Chest out, mouth openMUSIC
A blue SUV launches through a mud pit, spraying earth and water across the frame against a clear blue sky and forested background.
N°27 · MAALWYCK PARK
Mud kicksAUTO
An arena football player in white and blue uniform celebrates with arms raised on the field, surrounded by opposing players and officials with a packed stadium crowd in the background.
N°28 · MVP ARENA
Hands up, crowd roarsSPORTS
A performer in team colors enters an indoor arena through pyrotechnic flames, with crowd seating and sponsor signage visible in the background.
N°29 · MVP ARENA
Entrance fireSPORTS
A cheerleader in a red sequined uniform leaps across an arena floor, pom-poms raised, with stadium lighting and signage visible in the background.
N°30 · MVP ARENA
Mid-jump, pom highSPORTS
A custom hot rod with exposed engine accelerates on snow, kicking up a white cloud, with spectators watching from the sidelines at a winter event.
N°31 · LAKE GEORGE, NY
Dust and throttleAUTO
A female musician sits on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, bathed in purple and pink stage lighting with a band member visible in the background.
N°32 · SCHENECTADY ARMORY
Caught mid-songMUSIC
A musician wearing a Chuck's Cherries cap and jacket speaks into a microphone on stage, captured in black and white profile lighting.
N°33 · SCHENECTADY ARMORY
Chucks, cherries, stage leftMUSIC
Cheerleaders in black and maroon uniforms holding gold pom-poms perform on the arena floor during a game at MVP Arena, with crowds visible in the stands.
N°34 · MVP ARENA
Gold and fireSPORTS
Ski gondola cabins suspended on cable above snow-covered forest and mountain slope in bright sunlight and mist.
N°35 · LAKE PLACID, NY
Ride into whiteNATURE
Aerial view of a snow-covered valley with a frozen lake, forested slopes, and snow-capped mountains under clear blue sky.
N°36 · LAKE PLACID, NY
Wide openNATURE
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