Tulips are an irresistibly favourite flower of the Spring season. It’s hard not to love their cheerful blooms in a whole spectrum of colours.
I recently came home with a rainbow bouquet and bunch of “rhubarb and custard” blooms.
It was hard to resist photographing them in their prime. But as the flowers withered and petals dropped, I found them even more compelling.
Flowers in death are as beautiful as when they’re freshly picked. What do you think?
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I always have fresh flowers in the house and recently bought a lovely spray of roses. Of course cut flowers fade sooner or later and are discarded, to be replaced with a new arrangement.
But this time I held on to the roses as they began to wither away. Fellow blogger and Australian photographer Lee Cleland suggested drying some blooms and capturing them – an excellent idea.
The vibrancy of flowers fresh from the florist is replaced by a darker mood and the sense of impending death.
But the beauty isn’t diminished by degradation. In fact I think the creative rewards and interest are enhanced. How about you?
