We love fluffy peonies. I left a few of my peonies in a vase for a few months. The peony retained some of its color and I found the results still beautiful. I photographed this peony on a a led light panel to bring out the color and texture.
Dahlia flowers bloom from late summer to early fall and they reach a height of 4 feet, with a diameter of 12 inches. Here is a dahlia that as dried and still intact with its curls and petals. I've added a texture and made this image black and white.
This single dry tulip has retained its texture with a rustic look. The long stem of the tulip has a curved over giving the appearance that the tulip is weeping
