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Another post about withered floral structures (see Withered Structures), but this time vertical lines are in the focus …and out of focus as well. The erect floral projections of the lavender flowers (Lavendula sp.) create a forest of slender greyish stalks with the dried flower buds on top. The newly emerging blue green leaves form a mysterious background for this strange cold forest.
These are the same images as in Peak of Summer I, but here I chose a more faded look that fits more the nature of the withered flowers. I especially like the contrast between the pink and yellow flowers and the gray wood. It looks pretty vintage, too. Which style do you like best? Let me know!
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I am actually not so sure about the vignettes, it makes the images look a bit too artifical, doesn’t it?
The other day I went on the balcony and cut some of the withered flowers. It usually makes the plants produce more flowers and keep them in bloom. As the cut floweres lay there on the wooden table they really spoke to me. It was a hot, sunny day and the air was still and dry. Although it just turned July, it felt like the end of summer had come already knocking. The flowers on the table were the first massengers of the inevitable decay, yet, still beautiful in their own melancholic way. I got my camera and took some close ups and I am quite happy with the results. The dahlia, roses and lavender are withered but their colours are not yet faded. Pretty much like us humans sometimes. 😉
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What do you think? Do you like fading flowers?
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