Lydia Whitmore, Photographer, London

Description

A still life shot features two lit black taper candles set in vertically striped ceramic candle holders. The candle holders have a unique shape, with one having a small dish at the top. A red rotary telephone rests on a reflective silver surface to the left of the candle holders, with its receiver off the hook and also resting on the surface. The backdrop is a solid, muted pink color, providing a soft contrast to the sharper lines and colors of the objects. The composition is simple, focusing on the interplay of color and form. The lighting is even, highlighting the textures of the ceramics and the sheen of the reflective surface. The image's aesthetic is modern with a vintage touch due to the presence of the rotary telephone.