a Cornus brachypoda; b Cornus pubescens; c Viburnum
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up of three different plant buds, each shown in sharp detail. The top bud is round and textured, the middle one is long and striped, and the bottom one has a smooth, slightly curved shape. All three are in black and white, with intricate lines and shadows. These images come from a book of plant studies, focusing on how nature looks under careful observation. The artist used a method that highlights light and shadow to make the textures pop. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl for more of his plant photography.
