A time-worn skull rests on the right side of the frame, atop aged and deteriorat

A time-worn skull rests on the right side of the frame, atop aged and deteriorated wood. The skull, with deep cracks and signs of erosion, contrasts with a deteriorated brick wall that forms the background. The bricks, faded and partially crumbled, add an air of abandonment and antiquity to the scene. From the empty eye sockets of the skull, vibrant flowers and lush vegetation emerge, symbolizing life reborn from decay. The flowers, some in full bloom and others wilting, intermingle with the moss that covers parts of the wood and some of the bricks on the wall. The vegetation extends from the skull toward the center of the image, guiding the viewer’s gaze through the composition. The camera used is a Canon EOS R5, equipped with a Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens. The aperture is set to f/2.0, achieving a sharp focus on the skull and wood, while the brick wall appears softly blurred in the background. The ISO is set to 100 to ensure maximum image quality, and the shutter speed is 1/200 seconds to capture all details without motion blur. The scene is illuminated with soft natural light, ideally during the golden hour, to enhance textures and bring the elements to life. A silver reflector is used to soften shadows and balance the light on the skull and surroundings.