Delicate Black-and-White Freesia in Soft Focus

Macro black-and-white photograph of a delicate freesia bloom in selective focus. One bloom is in crisp sharp focus while surrounding petals blur into creamy bokeh. Shot with a macro lens at a very wide aperture (f/2.0–f/2.8) to create a shallow depth of field. The image uses a soft tonal range from charcoal gray to pale ivory, preserving subtle midtones. Side lighting sculpt the petals with gentle highlights and soft shadows, hint of chiaroscuro. Subtle film grain and a faint vignette add a timeless, painterly feel. Composition emphasizes the elegant lines of the freesia stem and clustered petals with ample negative space, evoking a quiet, ethereal mood.