Fall colors are tumbling in this piece. Which way is up?

Fall is my favorite season - I love the colors, the crisp air, and the scents. All of those were in my mind while selecting the colors and textures for this piece.

This is an original 8x10 unframed work.

Flowers were grown in my backyard and preserved to hold their color as long as possible. The flowers will develop more character and eventually fade. Please keep the flowers out of direct sunlight and humid areas to prevent fading.