Sam Hofman
Work

PersonalBotanics

CategoryStill Life
MethodIn-camera still life
An air plant photographed straight on against pale sage, its strap leaves curling out symmetrically and the longest ones trailing off past the edge of the frame
Further frame from Personal Botanics
Further frame from Personal Botanics

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