Red dahlia positioned on reflective surface with water droplets.

Photographic composition utilizing shallow depth of field and selective focus technique. Red dahlia bloom positioned on reflective surface with visible water droplets arranged spatially across frame. Bokeh effect applied to background elements creating tonal separation. Directional lighting produces specular highlights on petal surfaces and spherical water droplets. Color palette exhibits saturated reds against cool-toned blue-gray background. Technical execution demonstrates controlled aperture settings, shallow focal plane, and careful subject positioning to achieve layered visual depth through progressive blur degradation.