Image: Iceberg Lettuce Forming a Tight Head

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Image description

This high-resolution landscape photograph captures a single crisphead iceberg lettuce growing in a well-tended garden bed. The lettuce forms a dense, compact, and slightly flattened spherical head, characteristic of the iceberg variety. Its outer leaves are broad, ruffled, and slightly darker green, curving outward from the base and partially obscuring the soil beneath. These leaves exhibit a complex network of veins, with a prominent central vein and smaller branches that create a subtly raised texture across the surface.

The inner leaves are tightly wrapped, forming a solid core with a lighter, almost translucent green hue. Their surfaces are smoother and more compact, pressed closely together to create the classic crisphead structure. Tiny droplets of water cling to the leaf surfaces, adding a glossy sheen that enhances the freshness and vitality of the plant.

The soil surrounding the lettuce is dark brown and slightly moist, with visible clumps and granules that contrast with the vibrant green of the foliage. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the lettuce as the focal point and creating a shallow depth of field that draws attention to the intricate textures and natural symmetry of the plant.

Natural daylight illuminates the scene, casting gentle shadows that accentuate the curvature and layering of the leaves. The lighting highlights the subtle variations in color and texture, from the crinkled edges of the outer leaves to the smooth, tightly packed inner ones. The overall composition conveys a sense of freshness, health, and agricultural precision, ideal for educational, culinary, or promotional use.

The image is related to: A Guide to Growing Lettuce in Your Own Garden