Spermatophytina Collection (#8)

Path through woodland with Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) in flower, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Heart-shaped leaf of Alpine Cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens). Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. January

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm in garden with Michaelmas daisies

RF - Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom on Norfolk, England, UK. August

Montane rainforest orchid, near FakFak, Mainland New Guinea, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea, on the Science et Images " Expedition Papua, in the footsteps of Wallace, by Iris Foundation

Domestic breed of Horned pansy (Viola cornuta) England, UK

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) Picco blue flowers in garden border. England, UK

Delphiniums flowering in cottage garden. England, UK

Flax flowers (Linum usitatissimum) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowers, France. June

Spring crocus (Crocus vernus) flowering en masse on the Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy. April

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea var isabel greensmith) Botanical garden, Leiden, Netherlands

Cactus flower (Rebutia fabrisii, var nana) cultivated plant

Wild pansy (Viola tricolor) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, July

Honeybee (Apis melifera) visiting Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) in lavender fields, Valensole Plateau, Alpes Haute Provence, France, July

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) field, Wiltshire, UK, July

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) Vosges, France, April

RF - View up Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum), Western Cape, South Africa

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Scurfy twiglet mushroom (Tubaria furfuracea) growing from Beech mast (Fagus sylvatica) on mossy woodland floor, New Forest, Hampshire, UK, October

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) female perched on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA. April

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy. February

Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on bare lava, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Large flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei, growing in rainforest, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Hercules club / Canary Island Spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) in montane habitat, with flat topped mountain ridge in background, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Teide wallflower (Erysimum scoparium) endemic to Tenerife, Teide National Park, Canary Islands; Spain, Europe

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Ancient hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with berries and stripped of leaves, Hergest Ridge looking across to Herrock Hill, Herefordshire / Radnorshire border, UK. October

Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) on dead Field maple (Acer campestre) twig, Herefordshire, England, UK. November, Focus stacked

Downy birch (Betula pubescens) changing to autumn colours. Caledonian pine forest, Glen Strathfarrar, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

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"Spermatophytina: A Journey Through Nature's Beauty" Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with the breathtaking water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower, gracefully blooming underwater in a picturesque lake in Ain, Alps, France. In June, witness the mesmerizing underwater view of these delicate water lilies as they dance beneath the surface. Marvel at the enchanting sight of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower submerged in a tranquil lake. This captivating scene captures the essence of nature's wonders and showcases its ability to create stunning masterpieces even beneath the water's surface. Venture into Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK, where ancient beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. These magnificent giants have witnessed centuries pass by and hold secrets untold within their sturdy trunks. Experience an explosion of vibrant colors as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) bloom near Castellucio di Norcia. The fields come alive with these wildflowers' vivid hues, creating a spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and uplifting. In Buckinghamshire, England during February, discover a delicate snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower emerging from beneath layers of snow. Its resilience serves as a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life finds a way to flourish. Witness nature's reflection upon Loch Maree at sunrise as Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) mirror their magnificence on still waters. With Slioch standing proudly in the background, this ethereal scene evokes tranquility and harmony between land and sky. Eype Down comes alive with carpets of bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), painting the landscape with shades of purple against Colmers Hill's silhouette.