Sam Hofman
Work

PersonalPendulum

CategoryStill Life
MethodIn-camera still life
A slab of dark terrazzo slung from grey cord like a swing and clamped with steel thumbscrews, carrying a magnifying glass and a cut crystal, prism flares scattering across a charcoal wall behind.
Further frame from Personal Pendulum
Further frame from Personal Pendulum

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