These are plants considered weeds. Often overlooked, yet look how beautiful they are. A blooming willow catkin floats in the frame like a bright, round cloud built from hundreds of silver stamens with yellow, pollen-dusted tips.
I photograph on the wild meadows of Warsaw. I set it against a deep, navy-inky background crossed by soft, blurred streaks of twigs — so the flower cluster seems to glow with its own light. The focus covers only the center of the catkin, so the edge dissolves into a furry, almost pastel down.
The pairing of warm gold with cool navy gives a mood both festive and hushed, close to the aesthetic of Japanese prints. The print beautifully leads a wall in a dining room or living room, especially alongside navy and grey fabrics.
The photographs are printed on professional, archival papers in limited editions. You can order other size. Print size 42 × 30 cm.