Swinging Cyclamen.

The Cyclamen is a plant from the primrose family and In ancient times this plant was mainly known for its medicinal properties. The cyclamen were introduced to ...
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The Cyclamen is a plant from the primrose family and In ancient times this plant was mainly known for its medicinal properties. The cyclamen were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and the Catholic Church regarded the cyclamen as a symbol of Mary's flourishing heart. In the 18th century the cyclamen was gradually forgotten and only in the 19th century did the plant regain fashion. This one however is at the end of its lifecycle and is hardly recognizable as the flower it used to be.

Made with Fuji X-Pro2 with lensbaby Velvet 85mm f-1.8. The cyclamen was hanging upsidedown and was lit with 2 LED lights. One aimed at the white background and one from the left.
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