New Growth

I have always liked photographing ferns as they emerge, I love the way they unfurl from such tight little buds to form such lush plants. I love the richness of the colours in this shot too.

Unsprung

These images are great examples of why this season is aptly named Spring as these leaves uncoil like springs.

I love the rich greens in the first image not just in the plant itself but also the different shades in the background and the effects of the light.

I chose to post the second image in black and white because I like the contrast and it also makes the detail of the hairs stand out more. The background in this picture is also interesting as it is like a mirror image (albeit out of focus) of the plant which is the main focus of the shot. I know that not everyone likes to see plants in black and white but here I think the shot works really well.

Coming to Life

Can you tell what this is?


It looks a bit like a dead spider all coiled up or perhaps some other multi-limbed insect.

But of course it's not. It is in fact a type of fern which is gradually unfurling and taking shape. 
It was taken in the gardens at Bodnant on Saturday where I spent a happy few hours with my youngest son, both of us taking pictures of the many beautiful flowers bringing some spring colour. Keep coming back for more shots from my day out. I promise there will be some really great pictures.

Roses Are...

...not always red.

Even though I can't accurately say what colour these roses are I love the rich warm tones and highlights and shadows. 

From a distance flowers are wonderful but look closer and there's even more beauty to see with the curls and folds as the petals open.