Lilianae Collection (page 4)

Austral blackbirds (Curaeus curaeus) and Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Pollen transferred to birds heads during feeding. Parque Ingles, Chile

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) dispersing pollen by sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Controlled conditions

Hedgehog-shaped lip bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum echinolabium), Cultivated in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Controlled conditions

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation. Native to Japan

Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird pollinators before flowers open. Cultivated in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpet in area of snowmelt. Pollinated by solitary bees and bumblebees. In valley, near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Bamboo growing beside narrow mountain track. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Yunnan Province, China. May 2009. Digitally stitched panorama

Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. June

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts from precipitation, slits allow access to pollinators. Mugecuo Scenic Area, Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt. Near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

RF - Turks cap lily (Lilium martagon) with solitary bee in flight, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Sequence of strips of cultivated Machair with early shoots of Black oats (Avena strigosa) pushing through the sand. North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) juvenile feeding on algae growing on Seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) blades. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Sword-grass moth (Xylena exsoleta) caterpillar on Field gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus). Cyprus. April

Rushes reflected in water at dawn, Scotland, UK, September

Pyrenean merendera / False meadow saffron (Merendera pyrenaica / Colchicum montanum) flowering on montane pastureland, Vegas de Sotres, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Autumn ladies tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Gladiolus (Gladiolus palustris) flowering with butterfly, Upper Bavaria, Germany

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

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae sp) flying towards Banana (Musa sp) flower to feed. Costa Rica

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula), three feeding on Lobster-claw (Heliconia sp) flower in rain. Costa Rica

Water filled ditch with shadow of a tree on water with Fringed waterlily (Nymphoides peltata) Star duckweed (Lemna trisulca) Netherlands. July 2015

Wicken Fen wetlands with windmill water pump and Phragmites reeds, Cambridgeshire, England, May

White-headed capuchin (Cebus capucinus) walking on giant palm-tree, Costa Rica

High Altiplano with tussock grass called Paja brava (Festuca orthophylla) showing clonal growth spread. Bolivia. December 2016

Agave (Agave felgeri) leaves, close up. Endemic plant to Mexico. Meise National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Belgium, August

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears black and white backlit image

Eggleaf twayblade (Listera ovata), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. May

Heart shaped lip dactylorhiza orchid (Orchis cordigera) in flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Globe orchid (Traunsteinera globosa) near Lac du Bornon, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Sand dunes at Luskentyre with view to Taransay. Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. November 2016

Hardy Chinese orchid (Pleione limprichtii) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Hardy Chinese orchid (Pleione limprichtii) growing, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp. ) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp.) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears in field ready for harvest and the rising sun, Stone Henge, Salisbury, England, UK, August

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) feeding from Chive (Allium schoenoprasum), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

RF - Daffodils (Narcissus sp) emerging from prolonged snow Spring Norfolk UK

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"Lilianae: A Stunning Showcase of Nature's Beauty" Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower delicately emerges from a blanket of snow in Buckinghamshire, England, UK, creating a mesmerizing sight in the midst of winter. Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) paint Eype Down with vibrant hues while Colmers Hill stands majestically in the background, offering a picturesque scene that epitomizes the beauty of spring. Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) blooms gracefully at Lenaderg House in Banbridge Co. Down, Northern Ireland, adding an enchanting touch to the landscape and signaling the arrival of warmer days. Fragile snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) carpet woodlands with their dainty white blossoms, transforming ordinary forests into magical realms filled with delicate wonders. The elegant Northern pike (Esox lucius) glides effortlessly amidst Shining pondweed (Potamogeton lucens), showcasing nature's harmony and reminding us of the hidden treasures beneath tranquil waters. Wild daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) adorn Ullswater Bay in Lake District, England, casting golden reflections on calm waters and symbolizing hope and renewal as winter fades away. Marsland mouth witnesses the graceful flight of Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene), their delicate wings fluttering among Cornwall's coastal beauty - a true spectacle for nature enthusiasts. A Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) stands tall against the backdrop of a starry night sky adorned by the Milky Way; its resilience shines through despite surrounding light pollution - a reminder to cherish our natural wonders even amidst urbanization.