Crista Leonard, Photographer, Paris

Description

This still-life captures two heirloom tomatoes stacked on top of each other on a brown wooden surface. The bottom tomato is a mottled orange color. A silver chain necklace with a T-bar closure is draped around the base of the top tomato. The top tomato is bright red. The background is out of focus and dark, suggestive of a natural light setting, possibly outdoors. The colors of the tomatoes are warm, with the silver chain providing a metallic contrast. The composition is simple and focuses on the natural forms and textures of the tomatoes, enhanced by the decorative necklace.