"Square with three thistle bulbs: Different stages of life" is a macro photo of three beautiful thistle bulbs from the garden. The name of this plant is the Echinops (These are also called Kogeldistels in the Netherlands).
These that thistle bulbs differ not only in size of the bulb. The stages these three bulbs are in are also different. The largest of the three bulbs is in full bloom. If you zoom in on the photo, this is easy to see. Ornate lines of petals decorate this blue bulb. The middle bulb is only in bloom at a small part of the top. The underside is still "prickly". It looks as if this bulb is wearing some kind of wig.
The last, small bulb is still closed and looks "prickly". These three different stages they are in and the difference in size make it look like a family. The background is calm and almost uniform in colour. This makes the thistle bulbs stand out nicely in the foreground.
The simplicity and repetition of colour and shape give this picture a calm and simple look. This work could therefore hang beautifully in, for example, a bedroom, dining room, waiting room or living room!
©Marjolijn van den Berg
In 2016 Marjolijn van den Berg graduated for professional photography. She likes to experiment with light and different shapes, colors and materials... Read more…