Editor's Note: This photo and artist statement was created by Amy Vanderhout for her Photo One class at .
This photo is meant to show the splendor of nature. The contrast between the petals and the center of the flower focuses the eye on the center, then leads the eye across the petals as if the flower is blooming. By using a dynamic angle, the flower occupies most of the photo, thus emphasizing its remarkable beauty.
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