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A bundle of fresh green and purple yardlong beans resting on a rustic wooden plank table in an overhead view.

Dan Tom, Photographer, San Francisco

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An overhead still life photograph captures a bundle of fresh, slender green and purple yardlong beans resting centrally on a weathered dark wood plank surface. The composition emphasizes the organic textures and twisting lines of the legumes against the rustic wooden grain. Natural overhead lighting casts soft shadows, enhancing the earthy tones and raw feel of the scene. The image is captured with a straightforward top-down perspective by photographer Dan Tom.

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Fine Art / Personal Project
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