"Imperfection: Square with star anise lying on a bed of star anise" is a macro photo of a star anise, which is not quite perfect, but therefore becomes much more interesting than the "perfect" star anise. This star anise lies on a bed of other star anises, creating recurring colours and shapes in the background, which often creates a sense of tranquillity and unity. The heart of the star anise is roughly in the centre of the photo and is immediately noticeable when you look at it.
Because I chose a shallow depth of field when setting my camera, the star anise is sharp in the centre and the further back you look, the gradually the sharpness decreases. This causes the background to blur. This gives a sense of depth to the work and creates a kind of calmness in the work, as not everything is in focus and so the focus becomes on the star anise in the middle.
This picture could hang beautifully in the kitchen or dining room, for example!
©Marjolijn van den Berg
In 2016 Marjolijn van den Berg graduated for professional photography. She likes to experiment with light and different shapes, colors and materials... Read more…