One flower, one unopened bud and a silver vase to add some shine. I kept everything in the shadow except for light falling on the pink peony and the tabletop. The opened peony is very pale, but I had to deepen the shadows in order to make the highlights stand out. I like the soft edges on the metal vase, and I like the light that just skims the open flower. On my ETSY store.
Pink peonies remind me of childhood - we had a peony bush beside the garage that came back year after year. The fragrance of iris and lilacs and peonies would compete to announce the arrival of spring. I like the lushness of the blossoms and their delicate color. Even though they are soft, they are hardy and have lasted in my studio for a week! On my ETSY store
