Stephen Lewis, Photographer, New York

Description

A brightly lit, cross-sectional view of a chili pepper reveals the interior structure and color gradients of the pepper. The pepper has a green stem at the top, which curls slightly at the end. The flesh of the pepper transitions from red to orange to yellow, with clusters of seeds at the bottom. The cross-section exposes the inner layers of the pepper's flesh. The background is a plain white, which emphasizes the pepper's colors and textures. The composition is simple, with the pepper positioned in the center of the frame. The colors are rich and saturated, and the lighting is even, highlighting the details of the pepper's flesh and seeds.