Keith Greenbaum, Photographer, New York

Description

A still life captures two tomatoes stacked atop each other, secured by a bright pink flexible straw that is wrapped around them in a twisted fashion. The top tomato is smooth, with a gradient of deep red to a vibrant orange-yellow hue, reflecting light that suggests a polished surface. The lower tomato exhibits a darker, wood-like pattern with shades of brown. The flexible pink straw adds a playful contrast, its shiny surface reflecting light and creating highlights. The duo rests on a sleek black surface, providing a solid base that enhances the colors and textures of the tomatoes and straw. The backdrop is a rich, dark brown, which helps to emphasize the composition and isolates the subject, drawing the viewer's focus to the stacked tomatoes.