Bart Oomes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This eye-level, medium shot presents a dense stack of discarded cigarette butts, compressed into an abstract brick-like form. The butts are varied in color, with gradients of light brown and white. Some of the cigarettes are crushed and broken. The textures are rough and uneven, highlighted by the stark contrast against the plain white background. The lighting appears soft and diffused, with shadows that accentuate the irregularities of the stack. This image focuses on the detail and composition of the cigarette butts, drawing attention to their form and texture. There are no visible post-production signs.