Helen's flower, Sneezeweed, Helenium, viewed side on showing the domed central mass of stamens.

Allium, Allium christophii, black and white opening flower appearing light against a solid black background.

Plume thistle, Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum', close up of buds.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, flower close up with bee collecting nectar.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, flower close up with bee collecting nectar.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, flower close up with bee collecting nectar.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, close up.

Thrift, Armeria juniperifolia 'alba', close up.

Canary Islands dragon tree, Dracaena draco, mass of orange coloured berries.

Apple, Malus domestica, apples growing on tree.

Onion, Allium cepa 'Red Baron'. Studio shot of three red onion lying in wooden tray on wood board.

Plum, Prunus domestica 'Opal'. Studio shot from above of nine red plums lying in three neat rows of three filling camera frame.

Dahlia, Close -up of Lilac & Cream coloured flower showing petals.

Dahlia, Close up of orange coloured flower showing petal pattern.

Hydrangea, Hydrangea Macrophylla, A bee on the yellow Hydrangea in garden.

Fungi growing on trees in the ancient Wytham woodland, Oxford

Fungi growing on trees in the ancient Wytham woodland, Oxford

White Rose, Rosa, End of season white roses in the borders of Coleton Fishacre, Devon.

White Daisies, Bellis Perennnis, Creative take on end of season white daisy flowers in the borders of Coleton Fishacre, Devon

Pink Lilies, Lilium, End of season pink lilies in the borders of Coleton Fishacre, Devon.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.