It has everything from creative backlighting to an outstanding use of narrow depth of field (and some macro thrown in for good measure).

I’ve always found that black & white images have more impact. To me it seems the absence of color minimizes distractions but enhances the subject of the photograph. Water Games (5) and Sole Survivor (11) are perfect examples (and it doesn’t hurt that they were extremely well backlit.

Then of course there’s the exception (there’s always an exception!) and that would be Light of The Soul (15). I love how the rich golden color of the surrounding walls give the overall image a “richness” that speaks volumes about the light beaming down from the heavens.

I’m sure it would look pretty cool as black and white too.