A lone poppy in a field of oxeye daiseys
Milk thistle is a stout, biennial or annual plant that grows up to one metre tall and has a branched, stem. This wild edible takes two years to complete the growing cycle. It is best known as having a unique shaped flower and leaves that are somewhat prickly to the touch if not careful. Each milk thistle flower can produce almost 200 seeds, with an average of 6,350 seeds per plant per year.
A shallow depth field image of crocuses giving a soft, dreamy effect.
A soft focus, close up image of a rose flower
A soft, surreal take on Ox-Eye Daisies
A cow parsley head captured in Infra-red
A delicate echinaca flower with pink petals and a conical center stands out against a soft, pastel background. The gentle focus accentuates the ethereal quality of the scene.
The softness of the image captures the essence of the spring season in Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Yorkshire. The vibrant colours and abstract shapes evoke a sense of tranquillity and natural beauty, reminiscent of an impressionistic painting.
Autumn leaves on slate in my local wood. The rich reds, oranges, and yellows create a striking visual impact, capturing the essence of autumn.
The delicate petals of the alium flower create a soft, abstract composition with a shallow depth of field and the blurred background adds to the dreamlike quality of the image, drawing the viewer into the intricate details of the flora.
Clematis-Frances-Rivis one of my favourite plants, it has masses of delicate pale blue flowers in the spring and a second flowering in autumn. The bees love it and have been known to prize the petals open to get at the nectar.
A slightly abstract image of tulips using a very shallow depth with a lensbsby lens to give the image a soft, ethereal feeling.
