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15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Oak Leaf Hydrengea

As a photographer and a gardener, I am perpetually inspired and bedazzled by the garden in all seasons. In my new Botanica series, garden flowers are scanned on a high-resolution film scanner for maximum detail. Garden flowers on black background are reminiscent of old Dutch Master paintings, and Victorian era floral designs. I’m also inspired by French Rococo floral paintings, and Japanese Ikebana floral design.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2016
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States of America
Camera: Perfection V700/V750
Copyright: © Mary Kocol