I have certain pictures, like this one, that I think of as “old master” style. They are painterly still lifes set again rich, inky black backgrounds, with a certain quality of light that recall the 17th-century Dutch masters. Paintings inspire so much of my photography.
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avant garden 365 
this is truly beautiful!!
Thank you!
Wonderful lighting! Love the mystery, dramatic lighting.
Thank you! Just daylight shining through a window but it really works 🙂
Wonderful, and best wishes from Wisconsin, Ellen
So beautiful!