The Botanical Collection
Marc van Eyken - Photography
Columbine
100mm f/11 1/100s ISO 200 3:2
Columbine
This uninvited guest popped up in a quiet corner of the garden., We've decided to let it stay.
In this refined botanical portrait, the delicate Columbine flower is presented in a moment of quiet elegance. Soft blush-pink petals unfold with graceful asymmetry, revealing vibrant yellow stamens at the heart of each bloom. The dual blossoms — one fully open, the other just emerging — suggest a narrative of growth and fleeting beauty. Framed by deeply lobed, clover-like green leaves, the flowers float against a smooth charcoal background, which isolates and elevates their natural geometry. This composition invites viewers to contemplate the subtle interplay between fragility, resilience, and the intricate patterns of wild flora.