Don Sutherland's photos with the keyword: Fine Art

Two Icelandic poppies, golden and radiant, stand side by side sharing in sunlight, space, and time at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, New York)—May 3, 2019. A soft ethereal background was created for the photo. The pair of Icelandic poppies illustrates the power of coexistence.

Tulips at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, New York)—April 21, 2024. The soft images illustrate what American poet Ellen Clementine Howarth described as the "gentle April breath." The beauty of this pair of tulips is but one of the main courses of Spring's three-month long feast for the eyes. The original photo was processed to soften the detail and slightly fade the tulip’s colors allowing the pestle to stand out to symbolize the beating heart of spring.

Tulips with a texture applied. The photo was taken at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, New York)--April 19, 2025

Withered tulip at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, New York)—May 3, 2025. Occasionally one comes across something unforgettable in nature. This aged tulip really stood out among the almost countless tulips for what it seemed to represent. It stood as a symbol of enduring grace. Set against the silent background I created through a blend of processing, the solitary flower is a quiet requiem for transience, where every fold of the petal holds a whispered memory. It offers a vivid reminder that nature is beautiful even in its final gestures.