Clover The Top - Metallic Glass Print
- Craig Burns Photography
- Sep 4
- 2 min read
This metallic glass print captures a moment of pure, unassuming beauty. At the heart of the image, a delicate white clover flower takes centre stage, bathed in a soft, golden light. The eye is drawn to the intricate details of the petals and the tiny water droplets clinging to the composition, a testament to the quiet artistry of nature.
Early spring sees clover in abundance in the hills of the Eungella hinterland in Queensland. The slopes are covered in lush three-leaf clover and their pretty white flowers. The image was shot mid-afternoon, with the sun providing the perfect warming light for this composition. It's a well-known fact that most clover species in Australia, particularly the common white clover, are not native. Instead, they were introduced primarily as a high-protein forage crop for livestock, and their resilience and ability to thrive in poor soil have made them a widespread and familiar sight across the countryside.
What I love most about this metallic glass print is the way it creates a sense of depth and focus. There are four distinct layers to the image: the blurry foreground at the lower part of the frame, the crisp, sharp focus on the main subject, the softly blurred background of other clover flowers, and the dark, fading upper edge. These layers work together to pull your eye directly into the centre of the frame. The way the sun hits the grass creates incredible highlights and shadows, adding a stunning dimension to the composition. It's a simple image in its beauty, yet it holds a captivating complexity that draws you in.
Shop Clover The Top Metallic Glass Print
You can own Clover The Top as a gallery-grade metallic glass print, perfect for brightening a living room, office, or any space that craves a modern, nature-inspired focal point.
