The Botanical Collection

Marc van Eyken - Photography

Pink Peony

Pink Peony
100mm f/18 1/200s ISO 1600 3:2

Dancing Peony

We’re fortunate to have a charming heritage home in our town, now serving as a gathering place for a variety of community groups. The property boasts a beautifully maintained garden, cared for by the municipality and supported through the generosity of local businesses. Among its standout features is a diverse and vibrant peony garden.

In this delicate floral composition, a pink peony is captured in profile, its silky petals unfolding with quiet grace. The soft pink tones stand out subtly against the black background, highlighting the almost translucent texture of the petals—like wings caught mid-motion. At its centre, a burst of golden stamens radiates light and vitality, naturally drawing the viewer's eye. The side perspective enhances the flower’s natural rhythm while maintaining a sculptural elegance. This piece evokes femininity, tenderness, and the fleeting nature of beauty—a visual homage to the fragility of life.