
Claire Benoist, Photographer, New York
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A studio shot depicts a stack of eggs and eggshells. The composition features a base of an intact brown egg. This supports a fragment of a broken eggshell and a pale green eggshell half. Atop this sits a whole brown egg, supporting a whole pale blue egg with a crack and a visible yellow yolk. The setup is placed on a reflective surface, creating a mirrored effect of the objects below. The background is a bright white, emphasizing the neutral hues of the eggs and shells. The lighting is even, with soft shadows, suggesting a controlled studio environment. The image is a still life, focusing on texture and form.