Keith Greenbaum, Photographer, New York

Description

A macro photograph features a translucent blue gemstone resting on pale lettuce leaves. The gem, with its sharp facets, contrasts with the organic textures of the lettuce. The leaves are a light, creamy color, illuminated from behind to give them a translucent quality. The lighting emphasizes the textures of the lettuce, while the gem reflects light. The composition focuses on the interplay between the natural and the artificial, the soft and the hard.