Single Burning Matchstick with Smoke on Black Background

A solitary white matchstick burns vertically against a pitch-black background, emitting a thin wisp of gray smoke. This minimalist, high-contrast image captures the moment of combustion with dramatic lighting and deep shadows.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
2592x3888px
File Size
28.92KB
resolution
4K
Aesthetic Score
85/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
neutral
Brightness
low_key
Saturation
desaturated
Lighting Source
studio
Lighting Condition
indoor
Negative Space
large
Negative Space Location
surrounding
Depth Of Field
deep
Has People
none
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
unknown
Shot Scale
close_up
Background Type
solid_color
Orientation
vertical
Composition Style
centeredminimal
Dominant colors
blackwhitegray
Palette Style
monochromedark_moody
Mood
mysteriousdramaticraw
Style
minimalistconceptualstudio
Subject type
productstill_life

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aesthetic analysis & score

85
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This image excels in minimalist execution, using high contrast and isolation to create a visually striking and conceptually rich composition that stands out for its simplicity and clarity.

Composition & Framing

85

The centered vertical composition creates a strong, minimalist focal point that draws the eye directly to the burning match.

Lighting & exposure

90

The dramatic low-key lighting perfectly exposes the matchstick and smoke while maintaining deep, pure blacks in the background.

Color harmony & palette

88

The stark contrast between the white matchstick, black background, and gray smoke creates a striking monochromatic palette.

Visual impact & mood

80

The image evokes a sense of mystery, fragility, and transience through its simple yet powerful subject matter.

Technical Quality & Clarity

92

The image is sharp and clear, with excellent detail on the matchstick texture and smooth rendering of the smoke.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

95

The subject is unmistakable and isolated, with no distractions, ensuring immediate visual recognition.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

90

This image is suitable for text overlay layouts — the negative space in the surrounding works for posters, banners, greeting cards and magazine covers needing headline room

Social Media Content Creation

75

Web UI Digital Design

80

Commercial Advertising Branding

70

Editorial Corporate Presentation

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing

80

Ecommerce Product Showcase

60

Market Competitiveness

85
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