Shettimai Syiem an event photographer loves to capture beautiful stories from most common elements around us. Macro photography is one of her favorites. The photograph’s color and form creates a sense of mysticism, inviting the viewer to step into a world where growth knows no bounds, and the journey is eternal. Amidst an array of dark green leaves, a tapestry of purple-blue buds of the matchstick orchid as if ready to ignite, to set ablaze by an inner flame. As the eye navigates the intricate web of branches and blossom, it works as a poignant reminder of the eternal cycle of growth and transformation. The buds with an inner fire, stand as a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to rise anew, to adapt, and to thrive even in the darkest of times.