Whirligig Cape daisy Frame:OakThese unusual flowers are part of the Osteospermum family, and derive their name from their distinctive crimped or spooned petals. They originate from southern areas of Africa but can be grown in pots in more northern climes. They symbolise silence and purity. This tiny flower is just 25mm wide. My fascination when photographing flowers is observing the amazing detail within natures design. The closer you get, the more you see. This image is focus
Ehpico D’Atela
Ball shaped dahlias in particular are a great example of fractal patterns in nature
One of three portrait images of a Capuchin monkey in a stylised painterly style
As the tree becomes dormant
but purple can also represent wisdom or respect
as well as some islands in the Caribbean
Orange tulips carry a bright and positive energy
They gradually break down
A welcome pop of pink in the garden as everything starts to shut down for winter
They symbolise silence and purity
The Latin root of the word onion
They live together even out of the breeding season