Somber Mood, Nature's Lift! - PhotoFeed Contest Macro Photography Round 153.

14 hours ago(edited)

This afternoon, as I walked back from a condolence visit to a close family friend's home, I felt weighed down so much that I couldn't help but ponder on the fragility of life. Today, one is here and tomorrow, they're gone - till eternity.

It was amidst these thoughts that I spotted a variagated Hibiscus plant, its beauty a stark contrast to my somber mood. Something about the color of the leaves - a combination of pink, white and green caught my attention, and I felt a sense of calm wash over me.

I moved closer to check it out, and saw that it had began to bloom, and the flower, a vibrant red, added a burst of life to the plant. I reached for the flower and instantly felt a lift in my spirit, a sense of peace. Perhaps this was nature's way of offering solace, a reminder that even in difficult times, beauty still exists.

Nature is truly incredible!

Well, I captured the flower, focusing on it's reproductive parts, which consists of the stigma, pistil, style, anther and filament, which makes up the male reproductive organ - stamen

I subsequently edited the images using my phone's camera features to enhance their quality.

Redmi 14c 3.84mm F1.8 1/50sec ISO 112

Redmi 14c 3.84mm F1.8 1/100sec ISO 66

Redmi 14c 3.84mm F1.8 1/267sec ISO 50

Redmi 14c 3.84mm F1.8 1/175sec ISO 51

Aren't they captivatingly beautiful?

Nature's wonders never cease to amaze me! This hibiscus flower is a striking example of nature's beauty, and I felt compelled to share them with you. I hope you'd find them worth your attention. Do let me know which photo strikes a chord. 😍

This post is my contribution to #sublimesunday, initiated by @c0ff33a, #beautifulsunday by @ace108, and equally my continued participation in the #hive14dayschallenge challenge

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