A simple bundle of cinnamon sticks, set with silver wire, rests on brown wrapping paper and a dark stone table. The front edges show the spiral of the bark like carved snail shells. I love the quiet power of such minimalist motifs - they remind me of winter days when the first mulled wine is in the air. During the shoot, I only used a soft side light to highlight every pore and fibre. The reduced colour palette of red-brown and graphite goes particularly well with Scandinavian or industrial interiors. Anyone looking for a subtle but characterful accent for a kitchen, café or spirits bar will find in this image the warm tone of a craft that has united people for centuries: seasoning, pickling and savouring.