Chris Bernabeo, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome photograph shows a small stack of rocks and a single rose placed on a sandy beach. The rocks are various sizes and appear naturally rounded, stacked carefully to form a balanced tower. The rose stands to the right of the rocks, its stem slightly curved, with a few leaves visible. The beach sand is smooth and undisturbed around the stack and the flower. In the background, the ocean meets the shoreline with gentle waves, and further back, hills are visible along the horizon. The light is soft and diffused, creating a subtle contrast in the image, giving it a timeless and serene quality.