Time's Imprint on a 1983 Penny

This work captured in extreme macro immerses us in a fragment of a one cent coin from 1983. The greenish-blue patina characteristic of copper oxidation adorns the surface, revealing the inescapable traces of time. In the middle of this scenario, the numbers "1983" appear imposingly, framed by the golden hues of the underlying metal.

"Time's Imprint on a 1983 Penny" features a muted backdrop that allows the coin and its detailed wear to become the visual narrative. It is a testimony to the relentless passage of time, where every scratch and stain tells a story. Here, time is not only measured in years or decades, but in the visible transformation of an object that once shone with promise again.

The capture manages, with technical skill and artistic sensitivity, to involve the viewer in a deep contemplation on temporality and constant change. The coin, more than an everyday object, becomes a symbol of the fragility and persistence of existence, inciting us to reflect on the ephemeral nature of life and the indelible traces that time leaves on us.