Sam Hofman
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PersonalCaustics

CategoryStill Life
MethodIn-camera still life
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Whisky over ice in a cut-crystal tumbler stood on a grey marble disc, one hard raking beam throwing a smear of amber caustic light across the stone and a long soft shadow behind.
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