The macro photo: "Square still life: Two shells in warm colours with reflection" is a photo I took of two shells I found on the beach in Lanzarote. These two small shells have beautiful warm colours and nice ridges, creating a nice light - dark contrast as a kind of shadow play on the shells.
I chose to let the left shell "lean" on the right/bottom shell. This gives a bit more dynamism to the image. Because I have kept the depth of field in the photo quite small, it creates a sense of depth in the photo. This also creates calmness.
The colours of the shells are mainly brown and brown-orange and are warm in colour. The background is quite neutral in colour: white-greyish.
The fact that the background continues in the background creates a calm environment without a horizon line.
This work could hang beautifully in the kitchen, dining room or just above the sofa in the living 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…
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany