Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower shot from behind.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower against a black background.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower shot from behind.

Gerbera jamesonii, black and white flower viewed from underneath against a solid black background.

Arum lily, Calla lily, Zantedeschia, angle of view creating a heart shape with selective focus to the centre.

Arum Lily, Calla lily, Zantedeschia, cropped view revealing stamen with selective focus to the centre.

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

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

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

Honesty, Lunaria annua, close up of the translucent papery seedpods.

Honesty, Lunaria annua, close up of the translucent papery seedpods.

Honesty, Lunaria annua, close up of the translucent papery seedpods.