

A close-up orchid branch carries white and purple blossoms, their petals streaked with red and orange stripes and speckled throats. Clusters of blooms and the dark curving stems hide the finder squares and form the modules, while the glossy green leaves fill the edges. Sharp petal veins and dark purple centers give the pattern strong contrast against the pale petals. The blurred mauve background keeps the foreground flowers crisp and the detail evenly spread.