Sergiy Barchuk, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up studio shot features a textured, light gray stone with two spherical objects inserted into carved holes. One red, glossy ball sits in a lower indentation, while a black, matte ball is nestled in a smaller hole near the top. A third, empty hole is present at the top. The stone itself has a rough, organic texture and a light color. The composition is simple. Strong directional lighting creates stark shadows on the lower right of the stone and on the background, accentuating the stone's texture and the balls' placement. The overall mood is minimalist, highlighting the natural and artificial elements.