Godetia or Farewell to Spring, Clarkia amoena , manipultaed blue flower against a dappled blue background.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view. Shot against a soft focus dappled pink background.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, close up view manipulated with aged effect on edges.

Anemone coronaria, red flower viewed from the side with a dynamic appearance showing centre stamens.

Anemone coronaria, red and white flower viewed from the side with a dynamic appearance showing centre cone and stamens.

Anemone coronaria, red and white flower viewed from the side with a dynamic appearance showing centre cone and stamens.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, purple flower shot from underneath, backlit against a dappled blue background.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, purple flower shot from underneath against a dappled blue background.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, curved back purple petals reveal yellow stamens against a dappled blue background.