Flowerhead Collection

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June. Taken with fisheye lens

Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
986196 Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); 54.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers, Mayfield Lavender Farm, North Downs, Surrey, UK, July

Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum thyrsoides White
Star-of-Bethlehem, Ornithogalum thyrsoides. Close view of clustered, white, star-shaped flowers

Sea lavender Limonium sinuatum Purple Green Perennial
Sea lavender, Limonium sinuatum. Close cropped view of flower head with clustered, small purple, blue flowers

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

RF- Bannded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens), resting on buttercup, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall/Devon border, UK. May

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) adult feeding on teasel seeds, UK, February

RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea). Possibly unique to Hartslock nature reserve (SSSI), Oxfordshire, UK. May

Geranium Argus butterfly (Plebejus eumedon) feeding on Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) northern Finland, June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in garden, Norfolk, England, UK, June

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Mountain pansy (Viola lutea) flowers, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, June

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

The Crown Girl Reverie
Sue Skellern

Dame Goldie
Sue Skellern

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy. February

Magnolia, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on vellum)
651789 Magnolia, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 52.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia. Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Lilium corona Imperialis (Crown imperial lily), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate
986422 Lilium corona Imperialis (Crown imperial lily), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate, printed in colours and finished by) by Ehret

Cinera Cum Flore, 1613 (colour engraving)
986365 Cinera Cum Flore, 1613 (colour engraving) by Ziesenis, Johann Georg (1716-76); 55.5x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinera Cum Flore)

Protea, Protea cynaroides
Protea cynaroides, Single flower head part open and surrounded by layered, pink bracts with soft, white, feathery edges

Hyacinth, Hyacinthus cultivar. Dead and faded flower head lying on rusty metal sheet with two individual flowers lying at side

Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen from Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) flower, with pollen covered scopa, Surrey, England, UK. August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Fleabane (Erigion eriginousus) Newport Marshes Reserve, Gwent, Wales, UK. August

RF - Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flower close-up, Lanhydrock woodland, Cornwall, UK. May

RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Essex, Connecticut, USA

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), close-up. Sunflower plantation in Cuestahedo, Merindad de Montija, Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain. August

Daffodil, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Daffodil, 1877. Daffodil, (Narcissus) - a perennial bulb. Many cases of poisoning or death have occurred when narcissi bulbs have been mistaken for leeks or onions

Arctic River beauty (Chamerion latifolium) flowering, Landmannalauger, Iceland, June

Praying mantis (Tenodera sp) on plant at night. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

RF- Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) female feeding in flight on Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata). Gila National Forest, New Mexico, USA. August

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli, Abruzzo, Italy, June

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flowering in snow, above Madoona di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites, Italy, June

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis), Foret de Puvenelle, Lorraine Regional Natural Park, Lorraine, France, May

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) male in meadow on ox-eye daisy, Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), Finland, July

Magnolia Rustica rubra in flower in garden, UK, May

Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) in flower, above Madoona di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites, Italy, June 2010

Pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris) in rain, Lorraine, France, April. 3rd Prize in the Other Nature Topics category of Melvita Nature Images Awards 2013

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

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"Captivating Flowerheads: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flowerheads, where vibrant colors and delicate petals come alive. In the fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, Cornflowers sway gracefully, their vivid blue hues painting a picturesque scene in June. Transporting us back to the early 19th century is the German Iris (Iris Germanica), captured beautifully in a stipple-engraving printed in colors from 1805-1816. Its regal presence exudes elegance and timeless charm. Nature never ceases to amaze with its intricate relationships. The Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) beckons long-tongued moths for pollination, showcasing an extraordinary adaptation between plant and insect. At Mayfield Lavender Farm, witness the industrious Honey bee (Apis mellifera) as it delicately feeds on Lavender flowers. Their symbiotic dance ensures both beauty and sustenance for these remarkable creatures. Umbria reveals yet another floral treasure - the Madonna lily (Lilium candidum). Two majestic flowerheads stand tall against Italy's backdrop in June, radiating purity and grace. The Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum thyrsoides enchants with its pure white blooms that illuminate any garden or landscape. Its ethereal beauty captivates all who encounter it. Delving into coastal realms brings forth Limonium sinuatum - Sea lavender. This perennial displays stunning shades of purple and green, adding a touch of whimsy to seaside vistas. Cyprus boasts the White Asphodelus albus flowerhead adorning its landscapes every April. Symbolizing resurrection and immortality since ancient times, this bloom holds deep cultural significance.