Brenton Carter, Photographer, New York

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A meticulous still life arrangement centered around an iridescent abalone shell resting against a seamless white background. Inside the shell, a small cluster of brown oyster mushrooms nestles near the base. Protruding upward from the shell is a delicate, pale flower with a vibrant yellow center, accompanied by a long stem. In the immediate foreground, a cracked eggshell holds a rich orange-yellow yolk. To the right of the shell sits a tuft of dark green moss. The composition is captured with soft, even lighting that highlights the natural textures and organic forms of each element.