Senescence no. 16 (Senescence)

The stability of the petals begins to erode & become weak, paving the way for further water conservation & wilting so that the petals can contract &...
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The stability of the petals begins to erode & become weak, paving the way for further water conservation & wilting so that the petals can contract & shrivel. Detail of chlorophyll degradation & wilting no. 2

'Senescence' as a photographic series explores the life cycle of an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum), from bloom, to reproduction, wilting & finally death. -- 'Senescence' captures in 25 photographs, the process of life, reproduction, death & decay before new growth & is told through expressive, abstract photography that chronicles the life & death of an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) in an intimate & poetic study. -- Senescence as a scientific term describes biological aging, the deterioration of functional characteristics & the cessation of cellular division & growth. In short, senescence is the process of functional deterioration with age & dying. -- The descriptions in this series are based on my own observations & mixed with personal, armchair research I have done on the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) & senescence. I accept that my information may be off or misguided. Please feel free to add to or correct any of this information.

- Taxonomy Research Source, Global Biodiversity Information Facility @gbifs

"This project is a reflection of age, deterioration & death in nature & in us all."
- Bruce Davis, Photographer

See my portfolio in bio to experience the rest of this series & to learn more about me & my work. -- DM me if you have any questions about my work or would like to commission me for a project. -- I will be selling this series as signed & numbered limited edition 16x24 & 8x12 prints & as unsigned, unnumbered open edition prints in various sizes very soon. -- Follow my framed & un-framed prints @brucedavisphotographs, on Instagram to learn more about the availability of this series.
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