Tulips are an irresistibly favourite flower of the Spring season. It’s hard not to love their cheerful blooms in a whole spectrum of colours.
I recently came home with a rainbow bouquet and bunch of “rhubarb and custard” blooms.
It was hard to resist photographing them in their prime. But as the flowers withered and petals dropped, I found them even more compelling.
Flowers in death are as beautiful as when they’re freshly picked. What do you think?
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The UK winter has been cold with a lot of snow. Thankfully there’s an inexpensive way to bring warmth and colour into your life. READ MORE BELOW
Cut daffodils are plentiful and cheap in the shops and bring a welcome burst of vibrancy to your home.
While the UK’s winter coronavirus lockdown continues, photographing these beauties has been an absorbing stay at home project.
I suddenly remembered that I’d captured daffodils back in April when the country first went into lockdown. It seemed deeper and more nerve-jangling than the current one.
This was Easter and we were blessed with warm Spring weather. The shots I created were different to this winter set of gnawing cold and lockdown fatigue. Can you spot the contrasts?
A second lockdown and five different types of blooms. Time for some indoor photography. READ MORE BELOW
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England’s second national lockdown has seen closures in an effort to keep people at home and curb the spread of coronavirus.
The M&S Foodhall here in Manchester – an essential store and still open – has a ‘pick and mix’ floral selection for creating your own bouquet at home.
I broke the rules and chose four varieties for their colours and interesting structures, perfect for macro shots.
Indigo Veronica stalks, cushions of yellow Goldenrod, fluffy Umbellifer and dramatic Sea Holly. Standalone beauties!
I also bought miniature chrysanthemums. Tap/click image for more flower photos
It’s a late Spring treat to find these seasonal flowers in the shops.
With their clusters of multi-coloured blooms and soft, thistle-like buds, Sweet Williams are a personal favourite.
What a pleasure to have them in the house and to capture them for the first time.
