Dark & Mysterious Photographic Book Cover

I'm seeking a talented designer to create a book cover for me. The style should be photographic and the overall mood should be dark and mysterious. The cover should prominently feature a symbol or object, rather than a character or landscape.

Ideal skills for this job include:
- Strong background in book cover design
- Proficiency in using photographic elements
- Ability to convey specific moods through design
- Creativity in representing symbols or objects visually