A close-up, top-down photograph depicts a single, fully bloomed flower, consistent with an African Iris (Dietes species), situated in the city of Midrand, South Africa

A close-up, top-down photograph depicts a single, fully bloomed flower, consistent with an African Iris (Dietes species), situated in the city of Midrand, South Africa. The flower presents six lavender-purple petals radially arranged. Three prominent petals feature distinct markings: a central bright yellow stripe bordered by multiple white, striated lines, all converging towards a dark purplish-black throat. The flower is positioned amidst a dense cluster of slender, upright green leaves. The immediate background is out of focus, revealing blurred brown and dark green organic matter, likely soil and dried foliage. No human figures, animals, or artificial objects are visible. The scene is illuminated by natural, diffuse light, with no prominent shadows.