Wildflower Garden in Bloom
Digital photograph (stock image used for publication) • Unidentified commercial/stock photographer (attributed to general stock libraries like Adobe Stock, Getty Images, or Shutterstock)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Commercial Photography; Naturalism
Medium & Technique
Digital color photography; high saturation with a shallow depth of field to create a soft background blur (bokeh)
Creation Period
Early 21st century (c. 2010–2024)
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; digital aspect ratio approximately 2:1 as cropped for publication
Subject Description
A dense, horizontal composition featuring a variety of blooming garden flowers including zinnias, cleome (spider flowers), yellow daisies, and purple salvia. The image focuses on the vibrant colors and organic textures of a summer perennial border.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (Digital asset); appearing as a high-resolution print in a program catalog
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $250 (Standard commercial licensing fee)
Auction Estimate
N/A - Not a fine art object intended for auction
Provenance History
Likely licensed from a stock photography service for the University of Dayton (udayton.edu) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Summer 2025 catalog
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; functions as utilitarian graphic design meant to evoke themes of growth, vitality, and lifelong learning for a university seminar brochure
Notable Features
High color saturation and the use of a wide-angle perspective to create an immersive floral field effect; specifically used as a header for educational registration materials
Condition Issues
None visible; digital reproduction is clean with no physical degradation
Conservation Recommendations
No physical conservation required; digital file should be backed up; if printed, keep away from direct UV sunlight to prevent ink fading