Alain Costa, Photographer, Paris

Description

This is a close-up studio shot of a dahlia flower that is withering. The flower features pink and white petals with a light-green, yellow center. Several closed buds, in a dark-green, surround the main flower. The stems of the flower are visible. The flower is in a stage of decay. The background is an olive-brown gradient. The lighting is natural, highlighting the flower's texture and the gradient in the background. The composition focuses on the details of the flower.