Ian Loring Shiver, Photographer, New York

Description

A stack of white clean dishes and silverware is the focal point of this vibrant image. The dishes are layered unevenly, creating a slightly off-kilter composition. Among the dishes are various pieces of silverware, including forks, spoons, and knives, adding to the depth of the image. The dishes and silverware feature residual soap bubbles. A yellow sponge with a smiley face hovers at the top of the stack. Translucent blue and white soap bubbles are scattered throughout the upper portion of the frame. The background is a flat, bright blue. The lighting is bright, with a slightly diffused quality, creating soft shadows and highlights on the dishes and silverware. The overall mood of the image is cheerful and clean, suggesting cleanliness and domesticity.