In my still life photography, I explore the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence through nuanced exposure techniques. Flora—emblems of vitality and inevitable decay—form the heart of my work. By layering multiple exposures, I trace the quiet transitions between life and loss, inviting viewers to reflect on the ephemeral rhythms of nature.

Rooted in the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, my practice embraces imperfection and transience. I source seasonal flowers from gardens, markets, and parks, seeking subjects that reflect the natural cycles of growth and decline. Working with natural light and a light pad, I illuminate intricate botanical details, rendering them with a soft, ethereal quality that often evokes the delicacy of watercolour paintings.

Each image is a fusion of artistic vision and technical precision, crafted to reveal the quiet beauty in the fleeting and overlooked. Through this work, I strive to evoke a sense of stillness, reflection, and calm within the passage of time.

Biography

Lesley Bretherton is a former clinical psychologist, whose photographic interests encompass flora and landscape photography, with a particular focus on exposure techniques. In both genres she adopts a minimalist approach.

Website: lesleybretherton.com

Instagram: @lesleybretherton