The dark marbles are here in stock form! This photo isn’t too good, but is here for completeness. The highlights were clipped in the source, so I made them dull purple in this edited version.

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The dark marbles, with traces of black and purple. This has colder lighting. The stacked marbles contribute to an interesting composition, as does the stray line in the background. I picked marbles that were cracked and weathered, to oppose the smooth perfection of the first photo. This is a sub-par entry in the series because the purples are ugly and without detail, but it’s been in the series for two years so it’s worthy of staying. This new edit is an improvement …

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