The Life Cycle of Dahlias

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September 19, 2023 | Categories: Anatomy of a flower, Autumn, Flowers, Nature Photography, Twilight of Life | Tags: Dahlia, Dahlia from bloom to wither, Death of flowers, Flowers at summer's end, Flowers in Bloom, Lifespan of flowers | 16 Comments
The Cycle of Life
Youth unfolding
in the bright sunlight
blossoming in shade
‘tainted’ by age
becoming fragile
the delicacy of death
From an old Dahlia series, attempting to show the robust beauty of new life as it grows older, finally reaching the unsung beauty of death.
July 8, 2014 | Categories: Flowers, Macro Photography, Mood Photographs, Nature Photography, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tags: Aesthetics, Age, Beauty, Beauty in age, Beauty in aging, Beauty in decay, Beauty in dying, Beauty in unfolding life, Beauty in youth, Budding beauty, Budding flowers, Cycle of Life, Dahlias, Decay, Dying flowers, Flowers, Flowers in Bloom, Old Age, Youth | 14 Comments







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