Flowering Plant Collection (#100)

Clintonia / Clintons lily (Clintonia borealis) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Wood White butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Surrey, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female and male, visiting Honesty flower (Lunaria annua) Wiltshire, England, UK, May

Hydrangeas flowering in garden seen through window of shed, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting Clover (Trifolium) flower in unmown lawn, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) in a clear stream of the Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for The Freshwater Project. Finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2017

Milky way over Oak tree (Quercus robur) Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Wales, UK, August 2017

Harebell carpenter bee (Chelostoma campanularum) at 4-5mm long one of Britains smallest bees, visiting Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia) to collect pollen, Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) buds, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Sonora Desert, Arizona, USA, April 2014

Hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) Brackagh Moss NNR, Portadown, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) feeding from Heliconia flower (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi), drinking from flower of African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) Costa Rica. This tree is an invasive species

RF - Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daises (Aster amellus) in autumn, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), backlit, Volehouse nature reserve, Devon, UK, June

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. August

RF - Wild garlic / Ramson flowerts (Allium ursinum) Valency Valley, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
RF - Wild garlic/Ramson flowerts (Allium ursinum) Valency Valley, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. May

Vineyards in autumn, La Rioja, Sierra De Cantabria, Alava, Basque Country, Spain. November 2017

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland with dusting of snow and autumn leaves on branch, Sierra Cebollera Natural Park, La Rioja, Spain. November

Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) and Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on clifftop, Trevose Head, Cornwall, UK, May

Oak (Quercus robur) at dawn, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium

Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium, November

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) on Common poppy seedhead (Papaver rhoeas), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium, June

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead covered in dew, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, September

Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) close up of stamens, Peerdbos, Brasschaat, Belgium, July

Marsh orchids / Spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza sp) at sunrise, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, May

Lesser celandine flowers (Ranunculus ficaria), Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and Corydalis flowers, (Corydalis solida), Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, July

Cuckoo-flower (Cardamine pratensis) at sunrise, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, May 2013

Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

Woodlouse (Armadillidium pulchellum) Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, December

RF- Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, Kallhall, Uppland, Sweden. May

RF- Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) flower, Liechtenstein, June

Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flowering in machair grassland, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Silver birch (Betula pendula) woodland in early autumn, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2014

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Reflections of trees in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric, Highlands, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with flower in beak, amongst Thrift (Armeria maritima), Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Dense stand of Silver birch (Betula pendula), Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, February

Silver birch (Betula pendula) woodland in autumn, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2014

Abstract of autumnal Silver birch (Betula pendula), Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

View across Sound of Taransay to North Harris hills in stormy weather, West Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, September 2014

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"Nature's Masterpieces: A Kaleidoscope of Flowering Plants" Discover the rare and enchanting Franklinia alatamaha, also known as the Franklinia, a captivating flowering plant native to Georgia. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hydrangea hortensis, commonly referred to as French hydrangea, with its vibrant blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden. Find solace under the graceful branches of the Weeping Willow tree, a majestic sight that exudes tranquility and serenity. Dive into an underwater wonderland where Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) bloom beneath the surface of Lake Ain in the breathtaking Alps of France during June. Delight your senses with Narcissus tazetta or tazetta daffodil's cheerful yellow petals that bring joy and brightness wherever they bloom. Witness nature's artistry as you gaze at an ethereal underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dancing gracefully in a serene lake amidst the picturesque Alps in Ain, France during June. Marvel at Surinam's diverse insect population as these fascinating creatures interact with their natural habitat and contribute to our ecosystem's delicate balance. Behold the mesmerizing sight of a fully bloomed Waterlily (Nymphaea alba), emerging from beneath Lake Ain's surface like a pristine gem nestled within nature's embrace during June in France's magnificent Alps region. Explore Gossypium barbadense or cotton plant - an essential crop that has shaped civilizations throughout history while providing us with versatile fibers for clothing and textiles. Lose yourself among Scotland’s awe-inspiring Scottish Pine Forests – ancient guardians standing tall against time, offering shelter to countless species within their majestic branches. Encounter Italy’s botanical treasure.