There is no true black Tulips in nature... they are velvety shade of maroon, burgundy or egg plant colors. This variety (queen of the night) is apparently the most cultivated black tulips. They symbolize power, strength and elegance. The photo was taken in my front garden with a dark blue cloth for background. I was looking for a "portrait" of the a single bloom hence the square crop and the flower in the center.

Olympus EM1 Mark II with a M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens 1/250 sec F5.0 ISO 200, on a tripod with a handheld flash equipped with a home made snoot