Asclepias speciosa
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of a single flower with long, pointed petals and thick leaves. The petals fan out in a star shape, and the center looks dense and layered. The background is plain, so all your focus stays on the flower’s shape and texture. The artist used light and shadow to make the petals look almost three-dimensional. The darkest parts sit in the creases, while the edges glow slightly. Next, look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his close-up plant photos.
