With longer days and the warmth of the spring sunshine, the garden is awakening to the the colours of spring. A snapshot of the garden in April as the season unfolds. Photography (C) Shelley Hitchin
Tag Archives: Botanical
The Tulip Garden
As April gets underway, the Tulips are now in full bloom. This year I have chosen a pastel colour palette, to welcome in the new season, as the garden starts to awaken to the warmth and light of spring. Love observing the unfolding season, with longer days to enjoy the garden when new shoots, buds,Continue reading “The Tulip Garden”
Agapanthus – turning to seed
Love this time of year, as the light starts to draw back as we approach the Autumn Equinox. Time also to observe the flowers that are now gone, that have turned to seed. As the light captures their form, I love capturing their details. Black and white photography I really enjoy creating, as this toContinue reading “Agapanthus – turning to seed”
Fennel Seed heads
Have enjoyed capturing the Fennel seed heads through the lens. Experimenting on effects to showcase their details. Love looking up and through the stems, capturing the light. Here in black and white. Love the effects this creates.
Summer 2024 – Plant planting for pollinators
A selection of images… capturing pollinators and the flowers in bloom this year. A time to pause and take notice. An opportunity to tune into the environment and observe the season. Connecting with nature to observe the season as it unfolds.
Summer botanicals – Borage
July has an abundance of blooms, following June’s rose season. This month the garden has hues of blue from the petals of Borage. Here are a selection of photographs capturing this flower through the lens. I love the flowers, and spent flower heads, which when captured through the macro lens, illuminates the intricate details ofContinue reading “Summer botanicals – Borage”
Nigella (Love-in-a-mist)
May is the time of year when the Nigella flowers open. They are interesting plants from bud, to flower to seed pod. Here are a selection of photographs capturing this flower at the flowering stage… I will document this flower throughout the seasons. The plant is easy to grow and self-seeds, which guarantees an abundanceContinue reading “Nigella (Love-in-a-mist)”
Shelley Hitchin Prints 