When we hold a rose we see that it is composed of multiple elements, some tangible – leaves, stem, thorns, petals, stamens – and others intangible – scent, color, memories. If you were to deconstruct this flower where would you find the entity know as “rose”?
submitted in response to Lost in Translation’s challenge.
a meditative journey 
Ah, the sum of its parts. Good question, great photo.
Thank you…something like “the whole greater than…”
Somewhat melancholic, but beautiful.
the image, narrative, or concept?
The image. The concept and your words are more philosophical.
I have found that there is a marked difference between deconstruction when applied to architecture
A good question, and splendid photographic analysis. Thank you for joining the challenge, Brenda.
A Rose is surely the sum of its parts…great image, Brenda!
Really beautiful! There are a few hanging on around here at the moment. š
Thank you Jo for visiting and leaving nice words