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When the Subject Chooses You: A Burst of Curiosity and Light

In photography, intention often serves as the starting point. But, it is not always the destination. What begins as a careful study of color, form, and composition of a flower can quickly evolve into something far more spontaneous. This image, originally conceived as a portrait of a vibrant orange marigold, became instead a quiet narrative of curiosity, instinct, and the gentle unpredictability of life. At the center of the frame, the marigold stands in soft focus with the orange petals […]

https://velvetpoetics.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/when-the-subject-chooses-you-a-twist-of-curiosity-and-light/

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Blue and white grape hyacinths, captured from a low angle—small flowers, but full of presence against the light.

This image was taken earlier that same day, before everything took an unexpected turn.

On our way into the city, my wife and I passed a park filled with young ducklings. I asked her to grab my camera from my backpack. As she handed it to me, I spotted more ducklings closer by and instinctively pointed them out… and in that moment, I let go.

SMAK.

The camera hit the ground body-first.

Panic. That instant realization of what just happened. But we were already on our way to a trusted place: Foto Teurlings in Tilburg. There, Chi reassured me—these cameras are built to endure more than we think. Hearing that helped, even if the shock still lingers.

Now it’s in for inspection, and I wait.

The image itself feels almost symbolic now. Grape hyacinths (Muscari) are early spring bloomers, resilient and persistent, pushing through cold soil to bring color back into the world. A quiet reminder that not everything fragile is weak.

Captured with my Canon 5DS R and Sigma 24–70 Art, ISO 100, f/2.6, 1/500 sec.

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A low-angle view, looking up at a narcissus against a bright blue sky.

Taken earlier today in full sunlight, this perspective gives the flower a sense of presence—almost as if it’s reaching upward, surrounded by others softly fading into the background. By shooting wide open at f/2.6, the foreground stays sharp while the rest gently dissolves into color and light.

The name “narcissus” traces back to the Greek myth of Narcissus, a young man who became so captivated by his own reflection that he could not look away, eventually fading at the water’s edge. According to the story, the flower bloomed where he was found. While it’s a myth, it does say something timeless about perception, reflection, and how easily we can become absorbed in what we see.

Scientifically, narcissus species are among the early bloomers of spring, using stored energy in their bulbs to flower before many other plants emerge. This gives them a head start in capturing sunlight and attracting pollinators.

Captured with my Canon 5DS R and Sigma 24–70 Art, ISO 100, f/2.6, 1/500 sec.

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