This black and white photograph features a single calla lily set against a solid black background. The flower head sits in the upper right area of the frame, acting as the largest shape in the composition. From the base of the flower, a thin, straight stem runs down to the bottom edge. The close-up view and low angle emphasize the height of the plant and the way the flower opens at the top.

The image relies on a monochrome design to highlight the contrast between the light tones of the petal and the dark surroundings. The eye follows the long vertical line of the stem upward until it reaches the wide, folding curves of the flower head. This arrangement focuses entirely on the simple shape of the plant without any text or additional details to distract from the central subject.