Alain Costa, Photographer, Paris

Description

This close-up botanical still life features a fading pink and yellow dahlia photographed from behind, revealing its intricate structure and dried petals. Two slender stems with closed green buds flank the central bloom, reaching upward against a warm gradient studio background. The lighting is directional and soft, casting gentle highlights across the textured petals and glossy green stems. Alain Costa captured this composition in Paris, emphasizing the organic forms and subtle decay of the flower. The tight framing and studio setting draw focus entirely to the botanical subject.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy, Raw, Minimalist

Color

Background

Gradient

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project