When I heard the prompt “New Beginnings”, I immediately began to think the circle of life: the balance between birth and death – I think it is strangely beautiful when life comes full circle, and the old, wilted flower drops the seeds of the next generation. The picture I took is very dark and moody and almost the entire photograph except for the orange of the flower, representing the hope that comes with death. I incorporated the important elements of art and principles of design, such as leading lines and the rule of thirds.