Warm terracotta and pink shades – A sun hat in chic, warm colours

by Marjolijn van den Berg

In this photograph: a "Warme terracotta en roze tinten - Een zonnehoedje in chique warme kleuren" staat de bloem van een Zonnehoedje, ook wel bekend als de "Echinacea Purpurea" takes centre stage. As the flower has been photographed up close and at roughly eye level, this familiar garden flower takes on a lovely, central and warm character that fills the frame horizontally.
The delicate veins of the petals are very sharp and rich in detail in the in-focus area.

Colour and atmosphere:
The colour palette of this photograph conveys a warm, pure, understated and chic atmosphere. It feels natural, and because the background acts almost as a tone-on-tone response to the flower, a natural sense of calm and unity emerges in the photograph. The background, with its warm earthy/terracotta hue, complements the burgundy centre and the pink petals perfectly. Harmonious and timeless.

Technique and choices:
When taking this photograph, I opted for a frame that the flower does not quite fit into. This ensures the image fills the frame more completely, creating a more dynamic composition. The limited depth of field creates a natural sense of depth in the photograph, which helps to bring even more tranquillity to the image.

Interior design and home trends:
Botanical wall art in warm colours fits seamlessly with current home trends, where tranquillity, natural colours and earthy tones take centre stage. This botanical print can be a stunning, atmospheric centrepiece in a rustic, modern, minimalist, hotel-chic or romantic interior. Hang this print – for example, as an ArtFrame – above the sofa to create a warm, natural atmosphere, or in the bedroom above the bed on aluminium or HD-Metal for a hotel-chic look.
©Marjolijn van den Berg