Atmospheric, powerful vulnerability – Light reveals the transience of a dried flower by Marjolijn van den Berg

This macro photograph: "Sfeervolle krachtige kwetsbaarheid - Licht toont de vergankelijkheid van een gedroogde bloem" is a picture of a dried flower of a Zeeland Aster (Astrantia major). This is one of my favourite flowers to photograph. I actually find the dried version perhaps even more beautiful than the colourful flower. The veins in the petals become clearly visible and the warm brown tones give the flower a cosy feel. The flower’s palette of brown tones gives the piece a natural, rustic feel. If you zoom in on the photograph, you can really see how beautiful the details in the petals are! In this photograph, the flower is resting on a reflective surface with water droplets on it. The way the light falls makes the flower appear to glow, bringing out the structure of the petals even more beautifully.
This atmospheric botanical eye-catcher fits well with many interior styles and makes a stunning focal point. For example, this photo would look wonderful mounted on HD Metal or aluminium above the sofa in the living room, on ArtFrame or Canvas above the bed in the bedroom, or behind acrylic glass in the waiting room or hall as a stunning welcome feature. ©Marjolijn van den Berg