A fluff of a dandelion by Marjolijn van den Berg

About "A fluff of a dandelion"

by Marjolijn van den Berg

About the artwork

"A fluff of a dandelion" is an (extreme) macro photo of a piece of the fluff ball of a dandelion, with a beige -brown (wood-colored) background. Water droplets hang from the fluff.

The depth of field is very shallow (only a few millimeters from the front fluff). This creates a quiet, dreamy atmosphere and also a sense of depth in the work. The drops also help to create this dreamy atmosphere; they reflect the light and this creates sparkles on the drops. The focal point is on the middle central fluff. the sharpness decreases towards the sides, the distance to the lens increases here and

This photo was taken with a more extreme macro lens than is normally used. This magnifies the subject even more and you start to see elements you had probably never seen before: "The wonderful world of extreme macro photography." For example, do you see the "little hooks" attached to the hairs of the lint?
This sounds easier than it is, because you are only photographing such a small piece, any movement you make is immediately visible in your photo. In addition, the light and very limited sharpness are also a challenge! But after a lot of patience, practice, trial and error and keep going, you also get something unique!

Great as a wall decoration for the waiting room, bedroom, hallway or just above the couch in the living room!
Also beautiful on the wall in a meeting room ( business)
©Marjolijn van den Berg