The image displays a close-up, vertical composition of multiple pale yellow hollyhock (Alcea rosea) flowers and buds on an upright green stalk

The image displays a close-up, vertical composition of multiple pale yellow hollyhock (Alcea rosea) flowers and buds on an upright green stalk. Three large, open flowers with cream-yellow, ruffled petals and central pink-yellow striations are prominently featured, along with two developing buds positioned higher on the stem. Several large, rough-textured, green leaves with irregular edges and minor insect damage are visible along the stalk, with small, dark insects present on some leaf surfaces. The background consists of out-of-focus green foliage, with faint blurs of pink flowers in the distant left. The scene is illuminated by direct sunlight, casting distinct shadows and highlighting the botanical elements. This botanical scene is situated within a garden or green space in the city of Minsk, Belarus.