Spermatophyte Collection (page 9)

Astrophotography- English Oak Tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milky Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, August

Sun rays in forest, Beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree silhouetted in foreground. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) with sun rays shining through, black and white image. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in mist, Quiver tree forest, Kalahari, Namibia

Lavender (Lavandula) field at Somerset Lavender, near Frome, Somerset, UK. July 2014

Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) close up with Ant (Formicidae) Tenerife, Canary Islands

RF- Shaft of Sunlight in Beech woodland in autumn, Ashridge, Hertfordshire, UK

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Scurfy twiglet mushroom (Tubaria furfuracea) growing from Beech mast (Fagus sylvatica) on mossy woodland floor, New Forest, Hampshire, UK, October

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

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

Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on bare lava, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Large flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei, growing in rainforest, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Teide wallflower (Erysimum scoparium) endemic to Tenerife, Teide National Park, Canary Islands; Spain, Europe

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Ancient hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with berries and stripped of leaves, Hergest Ridge looking across to Herrock Hill, Herefordshire / Radnorshire border, UK. October

Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) on dead Field maple (Acer campestre) twig, Herefordshire, England, UK. November, Focus stacked

Downy birch (Betula pubescens) changing to autumn colours. Caledonian pine forest, Glen Strathfarrar, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Euphorbia tree near Solio escarpment, Laikipia County, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, March. Endangered species

Guadalupe cypress (Cupressus guadalupensis), IUCN Redlist Endangered, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

Palmers globemallow (Sphaeralcea palmeri) and view towards Toro Islet and Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

RF - Rogie Falls and autumn woodland with Common oak or Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). Caledonian forest, Reilig Glen, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Giant Cordon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) on Incahuasi Island in Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia. March

Madonna sun orchid (Thelymitra silena). Tasmania, Australia. October

Gunns tree orchid (Sarcochilus australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Honeybush (Richea scoparia). Tasmania, Australia. December

Chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). Tasmania, Australia. January

Southern storksbill (Pelargonium australe). Tasmania, Australia. December

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"Spermatophytes: A Glimpse into Nature's Diverse Beauty" Delicate and serene, the water lily (Nymphaea alba) blooms underwater in a picturesque lake in the Ain region of the French Alps, captivating all who behold its ethereal beauty. (Photo: June) Witnessing the enchantment of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) beneath the surface of a pristine lake in France's Alps is like stepping into an aquatic wonderland. (Photo: June) Standing tall as ancient guardians, majestic beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) grace Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, their presence evoking a sense of timelessness and tranquility. Dive into an underwater spectacle where vibrant white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dance gracefully amidst crystal-clear waters in a breathtaking Alpine lake landscape. (Photo: June) Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with nature's own masterpiece as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint fields with hues that rival even the most vivid dreams. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop flower emerges delicately from its wintry slumber—a symbol of hope and resilience against nature's icy grip. (Photo: February) As dawn breaks over Loch Maree, Scots pine trees' reflection on its calm surface creates an awe-inspiring scene while Slioch mountain stands proudly in the background—a true Scottish marvel. The enchanting bluebells' carpet-like display adorns Eype Down with Colmers Hill providing an idyllic backdrop—an invitation to immerse oneself within this natural symphony of colors.