This was done using HDR along with additional textures. So when something is almost dead does that still qualify as still life? I suppose it does since in this case there is still a hint of life :)
Photo Location: In the basement
The French words for "still life" are "nature morte", literally "dead nature". Early still life paintings often included dead game animals and birds. A famous still life by Cezanne even includes a human skull surrounded by fruit !
Happy new year