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Description
This is a large marigold known as "Tagetes erecta".
I am not a botanist, so I could be wrong on the scientific name.

One of the reasons I call this picture, "Meaningful Marigold" is because this is my first time editing a picture in this way with black and white. The picture was altered through Photoshop without the use of their new AI capabilities. I still like to learn and do things the old-fashioned way as well as new innovative ways. In the future I may start dabbling more with the AI features in Photoshop to further my knowledge.

I really wanted the marigold to stand out.
This flower is an important symbol having many meanings and uses across different countries or cultures.

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11 Facts About The Marigold (multiple sources used for information):

  Marigold blossoms can come in a variety of colors from brass to copper, gold, orange, red, white, or yellow.

  The most common variety of Tagetes is the African Marigold, although the marigold is not native to Africa.

  Marigolds are native to subtropical America and have been cultivated in Mexico for over 2,000 years.

  In pre-Hispanic Mexico, Marigolds were regarded as the flower of the dead, which led to their frequent use in the Day of the Dead celebrations held each year in the fall to remember friends and family who have died.

  In Nepal, marigolds are highly celebrated and called “hundred-leafed flower", referring to its many petals per blossom head. It is the main flower used in garlands and decorations at weddings, festivals and religious events.

  The Aztecs, Buddhist, and Hinduist claimed marigolds represented the strength and power of the sun.

  In the Victorian era, marigolds were often used to symbolize wealth and riches.

  Marigolds have a distinctive smell that repels mosquitoes and other garden pests, including squash bugs and tomato worms.

  While calendula flowers are edible, there is some disagreement about whether true marigolds are edible.

  In medical practices, marigolds are generally administered in tinctures, ointments, and infusions to treat wounds for inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.

Marigolds can symbolize purity, auspiciousness, and the divine. Their strong fragrance is believed to ward off negativity and evil spirits.

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Side Note:
This was a picture I had taken on my phone, but not edited on my phone.
As of right now, my favorite camera, the Canon T7i needs to be repaired.
I am now in the middle of learning how to use an EOS 7D Mark II.
It is a little older than my T7i, but it will help me move forward to a newer or even better camera later.
However, I have many photos I took on my old camera that will be showing up here as I catch up from the last couple of years.

Have a good day.

Description
This is a large marigold known as "Tagetes erecta".
I am not a botanist, so I could be wrong on the scientific name.

One of the reasons I call this picture, "Meaningful Marigold" is because this is my first time editing a picture in this way with black and white. The picture was altered through Photoshop without the use of their new AI capabilities. I still like to learn and do things the old-fashioned way as well as new innovative ways. In the future I may start dabbling more with the AI features in Photoshop to further my knowledge.

I really wanted the marigold to stand out.
This flower is an important symbol having many meanings and uses across different countries or cultures.

------------

11 Facts About The Marigold (multiple sources used for information):

  Marigold blossoms can come in a variety of colors from brass to copper, gold, orange, red, white, or yellow.

  The most common variety of Tagetes is the African Marigold, although the marigold is not native to Africa.

  Marigolds are native to subtropical America and have been cultivated in Mexico for over 2,000 years.

  In pre-Hispanic Mexico, Marigolds were regarded as the flower of the dead, which led to their frequent use in the Day of the Dead celebrations held each year in the fall to remember friends and family who have died.

  In Nepal, marigolds are highly celebrated and called “hundred-leafed flower", referring to its many petals per blossom head. It is the main flower used in garlands and decorations at weddings, festivals and religious events.

  The Aztecs, Buddhist, and Hinduist claimed marigolds represented the strength and power of the sun.

  In the Victorian era, marigolds were often used to symbolize wealth and riches.

  Marigolds have a distinctive smell that repels mosquitoes and other garden pests, including squash bugs and tomato worms.

  While calendula flowers are edible, there is some disagreement about whether true marigolds are edible.

  In medical practices, marigolds are generally administered in tinctures, ointments, and infusions to treat wounds for inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.

Marigolds can symbolize purity, auspiciousness, and the divine. Their strong fragrance is believed to ward off negativity and evil spirits.

------------

Side Note:
This was a picture I had taken on my phone, but not edited on my phone.
As of right now, my favorite camera, the Canon T7i needs to be repaired.
I am now in the middle of learning how to use an EOS 7D Mark II.
It is a little older than my T7i, but it will help me move forward to a newer or even better camera later.
However, I have many photos I took on my old camera that will be showing up here as I catch up from the last couple of years.

Have a good day.