Flowering Plant Collection (#93)

Oxlip (Primula elatior) in alpine pasture following snow melt, mountains in background. Col di Rodella, Fassa Valley, Dolomites, Trentino, Italy. June 2019

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) two females on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). The Netherlands. March

Anemone clematis (Clematis montana). Kaleidoscopic montage

For get me nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Red campion (Silene dioica) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Country lane lined with 200 year old sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) covered in snow during snowfall in winter, Belgium, January

Oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) in upland hay meadow, Northumberland National Park, UK, June

Tussocks reflected in misty fen at dawn. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2020

Sundew (Drosera intermedia) the Netherlands. Winner of the Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora category of the Big Picture Competition 2020

Spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) in day-time roost tree (Ficus sp. )
Spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) in day-time roost tree (Ficus sp.). Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Wood anemone flowers (Anemone nemorosa) RHS Rosemoor, near Great Torrington, Devon, UK. April

Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) in flower, Dunsdon, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. June

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) and a Holm oak tree (Quercus ilex) silhouetted Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) in field, Chicklade, Wiltshire, England, July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) Farthing Downs, Surrey, England, July

Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, July. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Hairy violet (Viola hirta) clump flowering in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, March

Green-winged orchid (Orchis / Anacamptis morio) clump, pale pink / white form, Mellis Common, Suffolk, UK, May

Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) clump flowering in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, May

Vochysia tree and rainforest landscape, Copalinga Reserve, Ecuador, December 2018

Five-lobed sterculia (Sterculia quinqueloba) tree growing on rocky hillside, Namibia

Handerkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana) white flower bracts, Wiltshire, UK, May

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in woodland copse, Wiltshire, UK, April

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) next to Tree Prickly pear (Opuntia echios) Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Tree prickly pear (Opuntia echios) trees silhouetted, with star trails behind. Plazas Island, Galapagos

Opuntia cactus and volcanic caldera, Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, December 2008

Scalesia forest canopy (Scalesia pendunculata), Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos Islands

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) nectaring on a Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Lesser celandine flower (Ranunculus ficaria), Cornwall, England, UK. April

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flower, soft glow from in-camera double exposure, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydrayas aurinia) on sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. June

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) flower, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) feeding on new leaves in a Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) tree, Wiltshire, UK, March

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) singing while perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) with unopened leaf buds in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, March

Thatch palm (Thrinax radiata), Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) forest, Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Bromeliad flowering in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Orchid bee (Euglossa sp. ) visits an orchid in cloud forest, Choco region
Orchid bee (Euglossa sp.) visits an orchid in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) juvenile resting on foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June

Artistic shot of immature woodland and bluebells at Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) photographed using ICM (Intentional Camera Motion), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) silhouetted at twilight, double exposure, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. February 2017

Meadow of Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica), Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Black-tailed wrasse (Symphodus melanocercus) sheltering within Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) meadow, Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

A school of Siganids (Siganus rivulatus) fish swimming over meadow of little Neptune seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

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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.