Tranquillity from nature – diptych / set, part 2 – Botanical grace and elegance

by Marjolijn van den Berg

This macro photograph: “Tranquillity from nature – diptych / set part 2 – Botanical grace and elegance” is a photograph of a single dandelion fluff. This fluff is resting on a reflective surface, with tiny droplets of water clinging to it. These droplets were so small that I could barely see them with the naked eye! This photograph was taken from a slight angle above.

This photograph was taken with versatility in mind. This piece is striking and looks wonderful when hung on its own. However, it was conceived as part of a diptych or a wall decoration set. Combine these two pieces to create greater unity in the space. The other photograph: “Tranquillity from Nature – diptych / set part 1 – Botanical Grace and Elegance” (work code: 2011286)
features the same subject, but photographed from a different angle, creating a completely different image.

What these photographs also have in common is the abstract reflection. The fluff lies on a reflective surface that is dark green – petrol-coloured – and there are droplets on it. This causes the reflection to be refracted.
This photograph would look stunning (either on its own or as part of a set) in many different interior styles. Thanks to its simplicity and tranquillity, this piece looks stunning in a minimalist interior, for example, but it will also come into its own beautifully in a modern interior!
©Marjolijn van den Berg