Maciek Miloch, Photographer, Berlin

Description

A still life features two clear, cylindrical glass cups side by side against a gradient backdrop of dark blue to light gray. The cup on the left contains a burning flame, its warm orange and yellow hues contrasting with the cool tones of the background. The cup on the right is filled with clear water, in which a metal knife is submerged, its handle extending out of the glass. The knife shows the refraction and distortion of light through the water. The scene is illuminated with studio lighting, enhancing the reflective and transparent qualities of the glass and water. The composition is simple and clean, focusing on the contrast between fire and water, and the interplay of light and reflection.