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I have always admired the work of Edward Weston and, from my first foray into photography, was particularly taken with his peppers, especially the bold sensuality of "Pepper #30". Although I could not hope to duplicate the subtle, yet poignant, rendering of light, shape and texture in his images, I thought it would be fitting for me, one of his biggest fans, to try to create a tribute to him.
I had originally titled this work “30 for Edward”. However, in thinking about it, I realized it would be overly presumptuous on my part to produce a piece that included a full complement of thirty peppers. The result of my rumination is "Twenty-Nine and a Half (for Edward)". "Pepper #30" is still his, and his alone.

Composite photograph. Printed and framed using archival materials.