Summer’s Crown V

The photograph captures the eternal paradox of flowers: ephemeral and yet everlasting in memory. Their vibrant hues shimmer with vitality, evoking the sweet fullness of late summer, where nature stands at its richest. Yet, hidden within each petal is the knowledge of fading, the inevitable return to earth. This duality embodies the Japanese concept of mono no aware, the bittersweet awareness of impermanence — a crown both radiant and fragile.