Beth Galton, Photographer, New York

Description

Overhead shot displays asparagus tied with twine, halved lemon, olive oil in various containers, herbs, and halved boiled eggs arranged on a gray and white tiled surface. A crumpled linen cloth rests on the tiled background. The asparagus is bright green, tied with twine, and positioned in the upper right. A lemon half sits on a gray plate sprinkled with salt. Olive oil is contained in small glass jars, as well as in a silver spoon. Herbs include dill and chives and are placed in glass jars. Boiled eggs, halved, are nestled in a small metallic bowl. The lighting is soft and diffused. The composition is organized with a shallow depth of field, with a focus on food and preparation, arranged on a surface of six tiles. The dominant colors are green, yellow, and gray.