I love seeing plants thrive in the most unexpected places. Like these Rudbeckia (aka Black Eyed Susan), reaching up between paving slabs and a garden bench, defying the odds. They caught my eye and it felt like a scene that needed to be captured and remembered. It’s a quiet reminder that even when our surroundings … More Rudbeckia: Thriving
While spending time in the garden recently, I was drawn to the vibrant colours of these blooms. The brilliant yellow petals and deep orange tones seemed to glow against the darker foliage, creating a natural contrast that immediately caught my eye. What might appear to be a simple garden flower reveals an incredible amount of … More Marigold Garden
As the gardening season begins to wind down and many summer blooms fade, Asters step forward to provide one final burst of colour before autumn fully arrives. Their vibrant purple petals and golden centres bring life to borders and flowerbeds at a time when many plants have already completed their seasonal display. I decided to … More Asters in Purple
A little pocket of Summer sunshine, preserved in these Barberton Daisies. There’s something quietly uplifting about the way light plays through petals. How it transforms a simple flowers into a living embers of colour. When photographing these Barberton Daisies I’ve tried to capture that fleeting warmth, the moment when the sun brushes across the garden … More Barberton Daisies
There’s a particular kind of stillness that only reveals itself when you’re looking through a lens. The world narrows, distractions fall away, and suddenly the smallest details take centre stage. Capturing these photographs was one of those moments, a quiet study of symmetry and softness. What I love most about capturing images like this is … More Astrantia Major
A few quick snap shots of our homegrown lilies. Our garden is in need of a little TLC this year. But these Lilies never fail to come back each year and bring a little bit of sunshine with them to brighten up the garden. We’ve been a little distracted with other commitments, and the weeds … More Lilies: Hint of Summer
At the start of Spring this year we visited Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve, which is about a 20mins drive from us. From what I recall it wasn’t the best weather conditions for a nature walk. It had been raining the day before so a lot of the reserve was quite wet and muddy and … More Bulrushes
Earlier this year we planted some Strawflowers, which I have taken various photos of during the summer. Although these are the first photos that I have shared on my website so far. These flowers have intrigued me as they are unlike most flowers that I have seen as they change appearance everyday depending on the … More Strawflowers
Since moving in to our house a few years ago we have been slowly creating our own little patch of outdoor heaven in the form of our back garden. There is still a long way to go, and I’m sure it will be an ever continuing project. We like finding new interesting flowers to plant. … More Sea Holly
Of late my attentions have turned to wonders of our botanical world. On this occasion our own garden is home to this posts subject: Dahlia ‘Bishop of Leicester’.
Spring is definitely in full bloom with daffodils starting to appear along in parks, gardens, and along hedgerows. Confirming spring has most certainly arrived. The weather wasn’t the best, a typical rainy spring day, but the flowers managed to brighten up what was a rather wet and misty day. Hopefully I can capture some more … More First Daffodils of Spring
I’m not a big fan of winter so it is nice to see the start of Spring and the hope that the colder weather is behind us for another year. Our garden is showing the first signs of Spring with our first blooms Crocuses. I have to admit I do not remember planting these but … More Spring has Sprung
