Nature in Bloom

Beautifully detailed image of the pyramidal orchid and butterflies against a clean distraction free background. The central composition works perfectly with the almost symmetrical positions of the marbled white butterflies. The tiny water droplets on the wings of the butterflies and flower petals really enhance the fine detail.

A beautifully detailed and colourful image. The curling petals rise like flames from the centre of the dahlia with tiny dew droplets coating the petals. By excluding the edge of the flower and background we can really focus on the fine details.

A magical Dolomites scene with, stunning golden light hitting the mountain peaks under a dramatic cloudy sky. The pink blossoms running through the rocky crevice in the foreground really pop out and add a vibrant complimentary colour to the palette.

A well executed plant portrait of a cluster of Pulsatilla flowers enhanced by golden backlighting. The surrounding glow really picks out the fine hairs on the Pulsatilla and creates soft bokeh balls in the background. The soft out of focus background draws attention to the primary subject.

This stunning purple and white Eveline dahlia captivates us with its intricate layers of petals, resembling a delicate work of art. The images' beautiful fine details and subtle colours evoke a sense of serenity, a stunning display of nature's palette.

The vibrant yellows and fresh greens work beautifully with the bright blue sky, giving the image a spring feel. Taking the image from the below the tulips that reach towards the bright blue sky gives an unusual perspective to the image.

An interesting and unusual image of a single calla lily against a black background. The slow shutter speed and movement of the lily creates ghostly shapes that stretch to the right side of the frame aiding composition. A beautiful capture!

A beautifully composed and executed image of one of our most beautiful wild orchids. The background is nicely defocused meaning we can focus solely on the four stands of bee orchids. By including sevel stands we can study the flowers from all angles.

This serene landscape shows the flowering ramson in its habitat with soft dappled light coming through the trees giving the image a magical feel. The slight 'fisheye' perspective caused by the ultrawide lens creates some distortion and curvature of the horizon and surrounding woodland which gives the image an interesting field of view.

An beautiful and unusual image of a cluster of hydrangea flowers. Its abstract nature and striking blue and purple tones give the image an ethereal feel. The backlighting used shows the fine details in the petals and enhances the strong shapes.

Snowdrops are one of our earliest flowering plants and a herald of spring. This image of the flowers breaking through the snow shows how nature perseveres even in the harshest conditions. Beautifully composed with some subtle bokeh from the sunlight reflecting off the crystals of ice.

A vibrant and detailed image of a colourful Osteospermum flower. The glistening water droplets really add to the detail in the image with strong leading lines to the centre of the bloom. By focusing solely on the flower we are encouraged to explore the centre of the frame.

A beautiful image of a wildflower meadow filled with purple lupins. The golden hues of the setting sun cast a warm glow on the vibrant blooms and grass seed heads. It's a scene of serenity that evokes feelings of warm summer days.

Well composed with the main subject offset onto the left thirds intersection. A beautifully matched colour palette between the stands of striking purple iris' and the yellow background. The background really picks the yellows at the centre of the iris.

A striking and beautiful image of a dahlia flower. Getting closer and removing the background allows us to focus on the vibrant hues and fine details. The vivid colour palette highlights nature's incredible ability to combine stunning shapes and colours.