FLORAL STUDIES

Flowers were among my earliest photographic subjects, and they remain some of my favorites. They provide wonderful opportunities to explore the fundamentals of photography, from understanding light and composition to experimenting with aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field.

Years later, I still find myself photographing flowers whenever the opportunity presents itself. Sometimes it's a flower discovered while walking through a garden or exploring a new location. Other times, I'll grab a macro lens and head out specifically to explore the intricate details, colors, shapes, and textures found in nature.

Floral Studies brings together ten photographs that reflect my continuing interest in discovering beauty through light, color, composition, and perspective. From individual blossoms to fields of flowers, each image represents a different opportunity to slow down, observe, and appreciate the details that often go unnoticed.

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Close-up photograph of a solitary pointed tulip with deep pink and white petals, standing against a softly blurred green and brown forest background.
Close-up photograph of an orange bird of paradise flower surrounded by green leaves near Main Beach in Laguna Beach, California.
Side view of a white Peace Lily with a textured yellow spadix, surrounded by green foliage and a softly blurred golden background in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Close-up photograph of a yellow sunflower with a bee on its dark center, surrounded by green leaves in bright sunlight.
Overhead close-up photograph of a bright magenta African daisy with a golden yellow center, surrounded by softly blurred, desaturated green and gray foliage.
Close-up photograph of a Candy Cane climbing rose with vivid pink and creamy yellow striped petals, surrounded by softly blurred green foliage and rosebuds.
Close-up photograph of a yellow and orange hibiscus with a deep red center and prominent yellow-tipped stamen, surrounded by glossy green leaves.
Dense rows of purple flowering stock plants at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California, filling the frame with vibrant color and repeating floral patterns.
Close-up photograph of yellow orchids with red and cream centers, photographed with a macro lens against a softly blurred background.
Close-up of pink and white plumeria flowers with yellow centers blooming in Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, California.
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