I wilted this wilted sunflower on purpose. I wanted to see what remained of it. I had received a bouquet for my birthday and it contained 1 sunflower, the colour I love about this summer flower. After keeping it for about two weeks, the colours of the flower were still intense and I captured that. Using the so-called Rembrandt light, it became a work of art. I really enjoy photographing still lifes and coming up with compositions. Check out my other works in the Werk aan de Muur shop. I made a still life of a sunflower before, but it was still very fresh. With this flower, I think the yellow petals in particular are a work of art, they are delicate and dry but the colours are still very beautiful. This colour certainly suits a country interior or someone who likes intense colours.
My name is Clazien Boot (1964), I'm a photographer, always looking for unique moments to capture. Create images and think I find a lovely activity. Playing with light is a beautiful challenge. Different elements have so much influence, just think of a diamond, this won't.. Read more…