Martyn Thompson, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A close-up, overhead shot shows a stainless steel knife with blood stains on its blade, resting on a surface next to a sink basin. The knife has a silver-colored handle. To the left of the knife is a small bowl that contains purple petals, possibly flower petals. The petals fill the bowl and spill out around the knife. The surface appears to be a countertop next to the sink, reflecting light. The overall lighting is subdued, casting soft shadows and highlighting the textures of the petals and the metallic surface of the knife and sink. The focus is on the knife and bowl, with the sink basin slightly out of focus in the background.