Jackie Kursel, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white still life shot features an ashtray, nuts, shells and a root on a table. The black ashtray is positioned at the top of the frame, containing a white object. Nuts, some broken, are scattered below, along with pieces of shells and a root. The table's surface has a striped texture. The overall composition is simple and the black and white tones create a stark contrast, highlighting the textures and shapes of the objects. The lighting is even, providing clear visibility of all the elements in the frame.