Black Leaves with Dew Drops

Black leaves fill the frame in a close-up macro view. Their dark surfaces are covered with dew and numerous water drops that catch the available light. The leaves appear against a shadowed garden background, where darkness keeps the surrounding details subdued. The composition focuses on the contrast between the nearly black foliage and the clear moisture resting across its surface. Individual drops vary in size and remain visible along the leaf surfaces. The close framing makes the texture of the leaves and the rounded shapes of the droplets easy to see. No other subject competes with the foliage within the tightly framed view.