Pollen on Scarlet Lily Petal Against Turquoise Wall in against weathered turquoise paint in Roma, Mexico City

Pollen on Scarlet Lily Petal Against Turquoise Wall

by Ernesto Wilkerson

Golden pollen grains dust the velvety red surface of a lily petal, each microscopic sphere catching the soft, diffused glow of dawn. The vibrant scarlet curves gently against a backdrop of weathered turquoise paint, where layers of chipped plaster reveal the history of the Roma district wall. Shallow depth of field blurs the textured background into soft geometric patches, while muted reflections of the flower and wall stretch faintly across the polished floor below. The dry season air leaves the petals crisp, highlighting the fine, powdery texture of the pollen against the smooth, waxy skin of the bloom. One grain rests precariously on the petal's edge, casting a tiny shadow that defines its spherical shape.

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pollen lily scarlet turquoise Roma Mexico City macro photography dawn light
Camera Sony Alpha 33*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 33 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 83mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 400
Film processed in Darktable
Location against weathered turquoise paint in Roma, Mexico City
Date 2023-12-10
Credit VEETER
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