Freshly washed flowers after a rain have a pristine quality about them. This calla lily, on a side alley in Eymet, France, seems to sparkle in cleanliness after a morning rain.
An elegant flower, the calla lily became one of the symbols and favorite motifs used during the Art Nouveau movement. It's simplicity and curved structure was a natural for the designs used during this period. A favorite of mine to paint, I'm always on the lookout for unusual angles and lighting to capture this beauty at it's best.