In these unplanned shots (as I was setting up my deck chair for breakfast) I wanted to capture the dappled, almost ethereal light on some newly emerging snowball hydrangeas before the heat of the day lit them up with all the stark sunlight of a hot July. Patterns of shade and dancing sunlight brought out the magic of the delicate green-white heads like vintage lace against the deep contrast of a shady corner beneath my tree.
Join me on a walk around the streets of Amsterdam…so much to see. One of the things I love the most about this favourite place, apart from the abundant details, is all the water and glass and the “stories” that are told “through” those two things. I never seem to tire of walking around Amsterdam’s canals, whatever the season though, as you can see, these photos were taken at the height of beautiful springtime.
The week of the Summer Solstice always seems to offer some of the most radiant evening walks of the year. This June was no exception; these photographs were taken on four glorious sunset walks in Berkshire on and around the longest day.
“The Walled Garden”, as I tend to think of it (it has another name), is a privatey owned garden in my nearby village which I first visited about twelve or so years ago when it was open as part of a local garden scheme. A change of owners meant I didn’t get to visit for quite a few years, though (being a lover of walled gardens) it had left an impression on me and I often imagined what lay on the other side as I drove past the red brick exterior on my way home. There is such of feeling of gaining access to “the secret garden” to be allowed beyond such a wall…
When I noticed that it was being opened in aid of the Air Ambulance charity just a few weeks ago, I was able to step beyond the wall once again and took these photos on a bright yet not too sunny afternoon (perfect for balanced shots). This collection is the result; an English garden caught at the height of summer in all its colour and texture along with just a touch of the ethereal magic that I associate with such a place.
Softly emerging pink poppy with its heart clearly revealing. Size 40 x 26cm, availabe as a Giclée print on velvet soft Hahnemühle paper.
Perfectly imperfect. The universal impulse to flower into form, layer by layer, enacted by this rose in my garden. Size 40 x 26cm, availabe as a Giclée print on velvet soft Hahnemühle paper.
Vibrant red oh-so blowsy poppies; extravagant bold and feminine. These blooms from my garden were so lit up at just the right angle by radiant afternoon sunshine. Size 40 x 26cm, availabe as a Giclée print on velvet soft Hahnemühle paper.
A celebration of the Sacred Feminine expressed as the abundant wild flowers growing on the headland close to where Saint Non once lived by the wellhead near the ancient standing stones; birthplace of Saint David. All was movement as the breeze made sure that the grassblades were dancing in a frenzy of activity and yet these floral faces shone out with such steady gazes that conveyed a timeless message of resilience and quiet strength.
