Annabel Elston, Photographer, Paris

Description

A red rose stands inside of a terracotta-colored corrugated pipe, which is propped against the base of a tree on a city sidewalk. The rose is in full bloom with a long green stem. The tree has dark, textured bark. The pipe is a bright, artificial terracotta color. A cigarette butt lies discarded on the ground near the pipe. The scene is lit by natural sunlight, with some shadows visible on the sidewalk. The ground around the tree and pipe is dirt and small stones. The image has a slightly somber and melancholic mood, combining natural beauty with urban decay.