I am mesmerized by the way contrasting colors interact and little details that bring a scene to life. The diffused lighting of the overcast day in Betting on Gray highlights the brightly colored jockeys’ hats and silks; Your eyes then focus to the energy of the main subject in mid-stride flinging mud from the reflective, rain-covered racetrack. Upon zooming out, the soft gray background adds depth to the scene and unifies with the gray horse, then separating the cool gray tones from the warm orange tones. While the gray horse is not leading the pack, evidenced by the sprays of mud dotting their front, we subconsciously cheer them on with hopeful anticipation. They are our underdog.