A vibrant yellow rose photographed against a deep black background, its layered petals fully open and catching the light. The flower shows rich golden-orange tones in its depths, with delicate texture and subtle imperfections visible on the petals. Green leaves and stem emerge from below, creating a dramatic contrast with the dark backdrop. The lighting creates a chiaroscuro effect, giving the image a classical, painterly quality reminiscent of a Dutch still life painting.
Here's a second rose shot with my new #olympus60mmmacro lens.
It's slightly past its best - which gives it much more character. (possibly a picture that says as much about the photographer as subject.)
#macrophotography #focusstacking #focusbracketing
#photography #flowerphotography