Repeating elements, shapes, or colors can be powerful compositional tools. The repetition in this image is plain and simple - two blooms of similar size and shape at essentially the same angles. Camera position was important to align them fairly well. Also the shallow depth of field allowed the front flower to take center stage, with the other in a supporting roll.
The dark background helps to make the light flowers pop. This was shot in a hothouse with cultivated plants, so the lighting direction was from above and behind, showcasing the translucent petals. No light was falling on the background, enabling it to go quite dark.
The camera was tipped slightly so that the flowers are at an oblique angle, adding flow to the overall image.
Simple images can have a lot of visual impact. So try to eliminate extraneous elements and concentrate on the main elements that can create a strong image.
TECHNICAL DATA
Shutter Speed 1/100 sec. Aperture f/8. ISO 320. Lens: Canon 100mm macro f/2.8. Camera: Canon 40D. Handheld.
TODAY'S QUOTE: "Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." --Theodore Roethke
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