Greg Marino, Photographer, New York

Description

A still life shot presents a bar of Orris soap and a vibrant orange gerbera daisy arranged on a reflective surface, set against a backdrop of a sky with scattered clouds. The bar of soap, bearing the embossed 'ORRIS' name, rests atop its own reflection on the mirror, creating a symmetrical composition. A stem of the daisy curves gracefully along the side of the soap. The flower’s reflection joins its real counterpart, adding to the layered depth of the image. The sky, with its soft blue hue and fluffy clouds, imparts a serene and natural atmosphere. The composition and lighting of the photograph create a balanced contrast between the clean lines of the soap and the organic form of the flower.