Michael Dwornik, Photographer, New York

Description

In a dimly lit, warm setting, a bartender wearing a blue collared shirt and a brown apron pours whiskey from a large ice-filled glass into a rocks glass. The rocks glass contains ice and an orange peel. The bartender is using a metal strainer to ensure that only liquid is poured. A bottle of Bulleit Bourbon sits on a rustic wooden table beside the rocks glass. The background is a textured, dark wall, contributing to a moody atmosphere. The composition is focused on the action of the pour, with a shallow depth of field that slightly blurs the background. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the amber color of the whiskey and the textures of the wood and glass.