Dawn Heumann, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

Overhead, close-up shot shows a cluster of Star-of-Bethlehem flowers with green stems, bulbs, and roots arranged on a square of brown paper, set against a dark background. The bulbs and roots are visible at the bottom of the frame, above which rise the green stems topped with small white flowers. The green stems and leaves have a natural, slightly wild arrangement. The brown paper provides a contrasting backdrop to the fresh green and white of the plant. Lighting is directional, casting shadows that add depth and definition to the composition. The color palette is dominated by shades of green, white, brown, and black. The composition is a flat lay, emphasizing the textures and shapes of the plant against the paper and background.