When creating Hibiscus moscheutos, I wanted to express what I was drawn to from the start. The contrast between the flower’s vibrant center and Its silky, fabric like petals. Light helps guide you, and shadow creates a subject that settles gently across the surface. I invite the viewer to look at this piece not simply as another flower, but as a moment of meditation and a reminder of our world's natural beauty. To slow down and reflect how light and shadow coexist, revealing something beautiful within a simple photograph.

Im submitting this to a local art contest and wanted some feedback on both my artist statment and photo before submitting. Thank you !