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Dying so Beautifully

Walking around Flushing Meadows Park in a shallow part of the lake I noticed some flowers. The beginning of decomposition combined with the darkness of the muddy water created a beautiful visual subject that reminded me if a painting so I decided to photograph it.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: New York city, New York, United States of America
Camera: DSC-HX400V
Copyright: © Ivan Lesica