I love the intricate detail of many flowers and where possible try to photograph them in a slightly out of the ordinary way often using macro lenses and shallow depth of field. Images here are taken with Sony RX10 iv , Canon 5Diii, Canon 90D, and Sony A1ii.

Natural Flowers

Close up of central part of a lilac water lily, Nymphaea Gigantea, Kew Gardens- London.

Close up of central part of a lilac water lily, Nymphaea Gigantea, Kew Gardens- London.

Close up of the inside of a yellow and green tulip flower possibly "Green Mile". Carpels, stamens and petal colours are clearly seen on a black background, Kent, UK.

Close up of the inside of a yellow and green tulip flower possibly "Green Mile". Carpels, stamens and petal colours are clearly seen on a black background, Kent, UK.

Close up of blue and white Agapanthus flowers together.

Close up of blue and white Agapanthus flowers together.

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) on an olive green hazy background. Kent, UK.

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) on an olive green hazy background. Kent, UK.

Close up of flower of a purple Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) in Oxfordshire, UK.

Close up of flower of a purple Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) in Oxfordshire, UK.

Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) with a second parallel out of focus orchid in the hazy green background in Kent, UK.

Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) with a second parallel out of focus orchid in the hazy green background in Kent, UK.

A white Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) with 2 unopened buds and a nice green bokeh background. A number of Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) can be seen on the flower. Norfolk, UK.

A white Californian tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) with 2 unopened buds and a nice green bokeh background. A number of Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) can be seen on the flower. Norfolk, UK.

A cluster of three Man Orchid flower heads (Orchis anthropophora) with a nice green bokeh background. Kent, UK.

A cluster of three Man Orchid flower heads (Orchis anthropophora) with a nice green bokeh background. Kent, UK.

Geometric close up image of a seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius). Dreamy image showing seeds and lacy parachute bristles, Kent, UK.

Geometric close up image of a seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius). Dreamy image showing seeds and lacy parachute bristles, Kent, UK.

A cluster of Desdemona rose flowers on a faded brown background.

A cluster of Desdemona rose flowers on a faded brown background.

A Common Spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) in grass with a background green bokeh. Kent, UK.

A Common Spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) in grass with a background green bokeh. Kent, UK.

A lovely semi double pink rose flower head (? Skylark)with a hazy background. A 14-spot ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata) can be seen on a petal. Norfolk, UK.

A lovely semi double pink rose flower head (? Skylark)with a hazy background. A 14-spot ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata) can be seen on a petal. Norfolk, UK.

Common Fragrant-orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) with a golden bokeh background. Kent UK.

Common Fragrant-orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) with a golden bokeh background. Kent UK.

Close up of a pale purple, yellow and white Bearded Iris (Iris germanica).

Close up of a pale purple, yellow and white Bearded Iris (Iris germanica).

A group of three Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis), with grassy surround and yellow/green bokeh. Rye Harbour, East Sussex.

A group of three Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis), with grassy surround and yellow/green bokeh. Rye Harbour, East Sussex.

Orange Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) with a background of other out of focus poppies. Kent, UK.

Orange Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) with a background of other out of focus poppies. Kent, UK.

A group of two Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis) with a hazy course grassy background. Kent, UK.

A group of two Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis) with a hazy course grassy background. Kent, UK.

Clematis Montana Rubens flower heads along with other out of focus heads on a predominantly nice blue sky background.

Clematis Montana Rubens flower heads along with other out of focus heads on a predominantly nice blue sky background.

Astrantia major Shaggy (Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Shaggy') with two partially opened flowers on a hazy dark green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Astrantia major Shaggy (Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Shaggy') with two partially opened flowers on a hazy dark green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Close up of upper section of a Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) on a greyish green backgound. Kent, UK.

Close up of upper section of a Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) on a greyish green backgound. Kent, UK.

Side view of a single flower of a Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris) on a hazy green background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

Side view of a single flower of a Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris) on a hazy green background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

White Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica var. alba) with the orange variety out of focus in the background. Kent, UK.

White Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica var. alba) with the orange variety out of focus in the background. Kent, UK.

Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris) on a hazy green background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris) on a hazy green background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

Single buttercup flower and stem with a blue, green and yellow bokeh. Kent, UK.

Single buttercup flower and stem with a blue, green and yellow bokeh. Kent, UK.

Marsh Helleborine stem with flowers, green bokeh background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

Marsh Helleborine stem with flowers, green bokeh background. Rye Harbour, East Sussex, UK.

Close up of flowers of an English Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) with blue and green bokeh. Kent, UK.

Close up of flowers of an English Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) with blue and green bokeh. Kent, UK.

Close up of possibly Hydrangea Aspera Macrophylla with colourful florets just opening. Wisley, Surrey, UK.

Close up of possibly Hydrangea Aspera Macrophylla with colourful florets just opening. Wisley, Surrey, UK.

Close up of part of the flower head of Viburnum plicatum, with florets and scattered pollen. Kent, UK.

Close up of part of the flower head of Viburnum plicatum, with florets and scattered pollen. Kent, UK.

Single buttercup flower and stem with a blue, green and yellow bokeh (2). Kent, UK.

Single buttercup flower and stem with a blue, green and yellow bokeh (2). Kent, UK.

A group of Hawthorn flowers (Crataegus monogyna) with one flower in focus. One leaf is visible with a nice bokeh background. Kent, UK.

A group of Hawthorn flowers (Crataegus monogyna) with one flower in focus. One leaf is visible with a nice bokeh background. Kent, UK.

White Hellebore ( Helleborus Niger) flower with others out of focus in the background. Kent, UK.

White Hellebore ( Helleborus Niger) flower with others out of focus in the background. Kent, UK.

Close up of the flower centre of the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) . Gloucestershire, UK.

Close up of the flower centre of the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) . Gloucestershire, UK.

A group of flowers of Perennial Flax (Linum perenne) with others out of focus in the background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A group of flowers of Perennial Flax (Linum perenne) with others out of focus in the background. Gloucestershire, UK.

An abstract image with tips of purple crocus (Crocus vernus) with petals in focus in the foreground and yellow daffodils out of focus behind. Kent, UK.

An abstract image with tips of purple crocus (Crocus vernus) with petals in focus in the foreground and yellow daffodils out of focus behind. Kent, UK.

Two flower heads of Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' with a Bumblebee on one flower. Greeny white bokeh background. Kent, UK.

Two flower heads of Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' with a Bumblebee on one flower. Greeny white bokeh background. Kent, UK.

Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius) head with one dislodged seed head on a pale green bokeh background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius) head with one dislodged seed head on a pale green bokeh background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A group of bracts and leaves of a Beehive Ginger Tree (Zingiber spectabile), Gloucestershire, UK.

A group of bracts and leaves of a Beehive Ginger Tree (Zingiber spectabile), Gloucestershire, UK.

Two wet red flowers of Chinese Lantern (Abutilon × hybridum) with leafy background.

Two wet red flowers of Chinese Lantern (Abutilon × hybridum) with leafy background.

Group of flowers of a Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) with out of focus background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Group of flowers of a Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) with out of focus background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Close up of part of the flower of Scilla peruviana. Kent, UK.

Close up of part of the flower of Scilla peruviana. Kent, UK.

A flower spike of a White Helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium)with a lovely green, brown bokeh background. Kent, UK.

A flower spike of a White Helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium)with a lovely green, brown bokeh background. Kent, UK.

A group of flowers of Alium Cristophii with others out of focus in the background. Buckinghamshire, UK.

A group of flowers of Alium Cristophii with others out of focus in the background. Buckinghamshire, UK.

Close up of a number of purple Wisteria florets with varying levels of focus. Gloucestershire, UK.

Close up of a number of purple Wisteria florets with varying levels of focus. Gloucestershire, UK.

Close up of the inside of a purple tulip flower. Carpels, stamens and petal colours are clearly seen on a black background, Kent, UK.

Close up of the inside of a purple tulip flower. Carpels, stamens and petal colours are clearly seen on a black background, Kent, UK.

Close up of flower of a light blue Dutch Iris (Iris × hollandica) Oxfordshire, UK.

Close up of flower of a light blue Dutch Iris (Iris × hollandica) Oxfordshire, UK.

Close up of part of the flower head of Viburnum plicatum, with open florets. Kent, UK.

Close up of part of the flower head of Viburnum plicatum, with open florets. Kent, UK.

Close up of a stem of a Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) on a greyish green bokeh backgound. Kent, UK.

Close up of a stem of a Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) on a greyish green bokeh backgound. Kent, UK.

Bumble Bee with pollen sac on a white Love in the Mist (Nigella damascena) flower with soft bokeh background. Kent, UK.

Bumble Bee with pollen sac on a white Love in the Mist (Nigella damascena) flower with soft bokeh background. Kent, UK.

A close-up of a part silhouetted bumblebee in mid-flight near vibrant blue Nepeta flowers against a solid, soft yellow/green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A close-up of a part silhouetted bumblebee in mid-flight near vibrant blue Nepeta flowers against a solid, soft yellow/green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

Fragrant-orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) with an approaching hoverfly, possibly Sphaerophoria scripta, mid flight. Nice green bokeh background.

Fragrant-orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) with an approaching hoverfly, possibly Sphaerophoria scripta, mid flight. Nice green bokeh background.

A spike of Nepeta with an approaching part silhouetted bumblebee mid flight on a solid soft green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A spike of Nepeta with an approaching part silhouetted bumblebee mid flight on a solid soft green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A section of the seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius) .

A section of the seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius) .

An apricot Brugmansia flower hanging down from a tree, a few leaves are visible on a shadowy, hazy green background.

An apricot Brugmansia flower hanging down from a tree, a few leaves are visible on a shadowy, hazy green background.

The other main section of the seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius).

The other main section of the seed head of Salsify /Goat's Beard (Tragopogon porrifolius).

Close up of a section of flower head of a blue lacecap Hydrangea with both central fertile florets and outer bracts.

Close up of a section of flower head of a blue lacecap Hydrangea with both central fertile florets and outer bracts.

A close-up of a section of a pale yellow and bicoloured sunflower head (Helianthus annuus) on a dark green background; Gloucestershire, UK.

A close-up of a section of a pale yellow and bicoloured sunflower head (Helianthus annuus) on a dark green background; Gloucestershire, UK.

A pinky purple and white Autumn Crocus (Colchicum speciosum) with prominent anthers obliquely set against a dark green background. Gloucestershire, UK.

A pinky purple and white Autumn Crocus (Colchicum speciosum) with prominent anthers obliquely set against a dark green background. Gloucestershire, UK.