Inspired by Zeke Berman

Nikon D1h: f/30 @ 25 seconds: ISO 200: 45mm: vivitar 285 popped 9 times: ©johannaworth2006

This shot was modeled after the concepts of fine art photographer Zeke Berman. In his black and white work he plays with the perspective of your eyes. The rectangle was shaped to look upright, but is actually laying flat on the table, as revealed by the strings.

The top picture displays how I lit the shot. By "painting with light", or popping the flash multiple times in various positions over a long shutter speed, you can tailor the shadows, fill, softness, and spread of the light over the scene.