Hay fever sufferers aside, there are few that can t appreciate the beauty of nature s botanical bounties. Those who want to see a whole other side of flowers, however, would be well advised to pay a visit to Waltham s Panopticon Gallery for their new exhibit of floral photographs, on display tomorrow through June 1. The show features photos by two renowned artists, Dain L. Tasker and Martin Cooper. Tasker, a practicing Los Angeles radiologist and fine art photographer, hit upon the idea of using X-rays to photograph flowers in 1930, and eventually perfected the skill. Panopticon Gallery displays 20 transparent print images that capture every detail of the bountiful buds.
Cooper is a New York fashion designer and photographer.
These botanicals arrest and captivate us, and if we follow our instincts, we can take joy in their intimate and euphoric world. Panopticon Gallery is located at 435 Moody St., Waltham.