Floral #603

20x24 print on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285g/m paper. Part of a series of floral image photographed in a studio environment

Floral #603 features the Pincushion Protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) — an ornamental evergreen shrub native to the fynbos of South Africa’s Western Cape, recognized for its long, needle-like protruding styles. This vibrant macro study uses an extreme close-up to capture the fine, fuzzy textures of the florets, while a wide aperture creates a soft, glittering bokeh effect that keeps focus on the sharp foreground blooms. The brilliant reds of the pincushions set against a shimmering purple background produce a high-energy, modern aesthetic, with the diagonal arrangement of three blooms adding a dynamic sense of movement.