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Purple Lilies and Nectarines

August 6, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I took a beautiful pink and gold vase and added some vibrant purple lilies. Beside this pretty glass vase I put a green lit candle. As a finishing touch to this elegant scene I placed three ripe nectarines into a colorful ceramic bowl. As a background I added a texture to highlight all the gorgeous elements of this arrangement.


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White Mums and Oranges

August 2, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment


I just love how white Mums look against a black background. I took two beautiful crysanthemums and placed them in a blue ceramic pitcher. I added a few oranges to a clear glass goblet, and put an earthy terracotta pot on the side. I was happy with this lovely display.

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White Chrysanthemums on Black

July 26, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment


Two white chrysanthemums are showcased against a black background, highlighting their delicate petals and radiant appearance. The lighting accentuates the intricate details of each bloom and the contrast between the green and white petals.

 

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Green Apples and Orange Lily

March 16, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment


I had some gorgeous orange lilies that I had used in another image. I created two images, one against a black backdrop, and the other against a white backdrop. Both were created in my studio with strobe lighting. It is so amazing how different they both are, yet so similar. The colored version was achieved by adding a complementary colored texture in post-processing to bring out the beauty of this lovely arrangement.

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Pink Lilies and Limes

January 6, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

In creating this still life, I wanted to use beautiful contrasting colors to bring out the green of the limes, and the vase. I added the pink lilies to the glass vase, and placed the limes into the goblet one by one. I added a black and white ceramic jug along with a black chess piece. This beautiful arrangement was placed on a green and white cloth. To complete the theme, I created a bluish, green texture for the background.


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Pink Lilies and Apples

January 6, 2026 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I wanted to create a rustic composition that had both warmth and elegance. I assembled a pretty glass red vase and added pink lilies. I matched the red vase with a lit red candle on a pewter holder. I added red apples spilling out of a wicker basket. I then arranged these gorgeous elements on a green cloth for contrast. I added a complementary texture to highlight the beauty of this composition.


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Pumpkins and Yellow Lilies

October 15, 2025 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

It is Fall and what says Fall other than orange pumpkins. I placed mini pumpkins into a martini glass, and added a green wax candle with flame. Yellow lilies in a green glass vase completed the basic composition. I then added a light blue texture for the background, which creates a warm and cozy scene.


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Oranges and Lilies

September 19, 2025 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I placed some mandarin oranges into a goblet. I added some gorgeous orange lilies into a blue glass vase. I placed a terracotta pot on the side for a rustic touch. I photographed this against a white backdrop and added textures to give this photo a painted look.


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Yellow Lilies and Pears

July 27, 2025 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

A vibrant yellow lily stands elegantly in a glass vase beside a martini glass holding a pear, with two more pears placed on a soft green cloth. The muted background enhances the natural colors and simple beauty of the arrangement.

 


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Green Pears and Yellow Lilies

July 14, 2025 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I had an old silver teapot that I had sitting on my credenza. I polished it and filled it with vibrant orange Peruvian lilies. I placed three green pears at the base of the teapot. I placed beautiful yellow lilies in a green glass vase. I placed a fat orange candle on a pewter decorative candle holder and I added an orange/brown texture to give the arrangement depth and warmth.


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