Still Life Apple
This image has been well lit, likely to be with studio lighting. The highlight is formed on the right, whilst the shadows are to the left. However the whole apple is still well lit, allowing the whole apple to be the main subject of the photo. The cast shadow is mainly on the right meaning the light is coming mostly from the right. In terms of composition, this image uses the rule of thirds as the slit in the apple is on the third line. The apple is also placed in the middle third of the photo horizontally. The needle is in the middle of the photo, possibly suggesting that it’s the most important thing there. As the apple is to the left of the image, it has created empty space on the right, which has resulted in a more interesting photo and put more emphasis on the apple as it appears that it is surrounded by darkness. One of the crosses made with the needle and thread is symmetrical, making the image eye-catching. However the middle cross and the slit of the apple isn’t symmetrical, possibly representing disorientation. In terms of colour, this image uses green and red together. These are complementary colours meaning they stand out against each other and create maximum contrast. Green can often represent jealousy whilst red can represent love, lust and romance. This could indicate that this image represents relationship issues. Also when I look at this image, the apple reminds me of a broken heart being sewn together. In religious terms the apple could also be symbolic of knowledge, immortality, temptation and sin due to the Adam and Eve story.
The ISO setting is likely to be at 100 or 200 with a fast shutter speed in order to achieve a black background. This image is likely to be have been created using studio lighting to allow the shadows and highlights to form.