Dan Tobin Smith, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a still life composition featuring a stack of animal skulls arranged vertically. The skulls are primarily bone-white, contrasting against the dark background. The arrangement is partially obscured by a glossy black rectangle positioned behind the skulls. Two thin, transparent lines diagonally cross the arrangement, adding a geometric element to the composition. The surface beneath the skulls is a solid, dark gray, creating a stark contrast with the lighter tones of the bones. The lighting appears diffused, highlighting the textures of the skulls and the reflective surface of the black rectangle. The image is set indoors.