A monumental explosion of pink petunias

If you happen to drive through the commune of Walferdange you will eventually encounter a very impressive piece of municipal architecture. Right next to the famous Rond-point des Roses sits a massive vertical flower pillar. This giant floral tower is the absolute centerpiece of the local pedestrian island. It is completely packed with a dense and meticulously maintained mixture of pink and white petunias.

The arrangement creates a completely solid dome of intense colour. This grand display is basically a signature style for municipal summer decorations across the country. The local authorities clearly take their gardening duties very seriously.

A masterclass in twilight photography

Capturing the true beauty of a giant pink plant tower at the side of a busy road is not an easy task for a photographer. The hobby photographs try to handle the tricky transitional light of dusk. The local streetlights are just beginning to glow in the background which adds a fantastic urban atmosphere to the scene.

Managing the exposure during the golden hour is notoriously difficult because you usually end up with blinding skies or pitch black trees.

When a roundabout becomes an art gallery

The background of the image anchors the entire floral composition perfectly into its local environment. You can clearly see the actual roundabout with its own low growing rose beds and tall ornamental grasses. There is even a bright blue traffic sign visible to remind everyone that this beautiful landscape is still a functioning road network.