Gustav Almestål, Photographer, New York

Description

An incense stick stands upright in the center of a bright blue, glazed ceramic plate. The stick is slender and dark. Wisps of smoke rise from the tip, ascending into the dark background. A fragment of the incense stick sits on the plate. The plate's surface has a subtle, textured appearance. The overall scene is simple and minimalist, emphasizing the burning incense as the primary subject. The lighting is focused, highlighting the plate and incense. The background is a dark gradient, creating a moody atmosphere.