Point of no return

This photo is a snippet of one part/limb of a larger plant. The leaves/petals around the white center bud are gradually dying. As you follow the stem down there are varying levels of dying, the top leaves seem to be brittle, while the lower leaves appear wilted. The stem leads the eye through the photo, which in turn is a walk through the different stages of decay. The stem and the back of the leaves have a frosted look to them which adds an interesting touch to the photo.