Eyecatcher: hydrangea leaf in the light

by Marjolijn van den Berg

"Eyecatcher: Hydrangea leaf in the light" is a macro photo of a hydrangea leaf that has already partially decayed, allowing you to beautifully see the vein structure of the leaf. If you zoom in on the work you can see
the top two leaves you can only see the vein structure clearly. The leaves are very fragile and thin, making the veins stand out beautifully.
The colours give this work a warm feel. The many different shades of brown (beige, taupe and sometimes almost golden), among others, ensure this. I would describe the background colour as a brown-grey with some purple in it (towards mauve in colour), and the leaf is reflected in the background.
When taking this photo, I chose a shallow depth of field. The further back you look, the blurrier the leaf becomes. This (together with the lighting) creates depth in the work.
The leaf lies on a mirrored surface that does have a texture. As a result, there is no tight shadow, but an almost painterly reflection.
This work could, for example, hang beautifully as a wall decoration in the waiting room, bedroom, hallway or simply above the sofa in the living room! Also beautiful on the wall in a meeting room (business).
©Marjolijn van den Berg