Veil of Petals Poster

In a world stripped of color, the chrysanthemum stands as a quiet symphony of texture and form. Its countless petals, arranged in intricate layers, unfold like a delicate labyrinth—each one catching the light in soft gradients of gray. The slender stem, unassuming yet steadfast, offers a graceful contrast to the bloom’s complexity, grounding its ethereal presence against the stark white backdrop. Shadows weave gently between the petals, accentuating their depth and movement, as if the flower itself were suspended in time. The monochrome palette strips away distraction, leaving only pure elegance—an ode to nature’s quiet artistry.

I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother — a soul who sees with both heart and lens. I move through the world with quiet wonder, drawn to the places where light lingers and shadows gently fall. Nature has always spoken to me — in the rustle of leaves, the curve of a petal, the hush of morning mist. This is where I feel most at peace, most present, most myself. My journey with photography truly began in 2010, when I started capturing the delicate beauty of flowers and the quiet magic of nature at the Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. I had always felt deeply connected to the outdoors, but with a camera in hand, I found a way to bring a piece of that world home — to hold onto what I saw and felt in those fleeting, sacred...