Wildflower Symphony

A montage of four different photographs taken during May and June of wildflowers in bloom. Blue and white bluebells take center stage flanked by white and Red Campion. Look carefully for the buttercup - there is always a buttercup! Textures used as a background.

Feddreate Castle Remains

In the Aberdeenshire parish of New Deer the remains of an L-shaped tower house can be seen across a field.. Thought to date from the 15th century, Federate Castle was probably built on the site of an earlier castle possibly built in 1257. Ox-eye Daisies have been used as a textured layer to create a dreamy mood in this photo-composite.

Time For Tea

A mother Swallow flies in to feed her offspring as they sit on a rose branch.Taken in my garden in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Vintage textures applied

The Path Ahead

Rupert

The Silkie

Another of our poultry acquisitions, this is a Black Silkie cockerel . Here he looks quite golden in the low winter sunshine. Textured background and effects applied.

Sleepy Ducks

A pair of Mallard ducks catch a nap with their heads tucked under their wings. Original photo taken at Golden Acre Park near Leeds. Textures and effects applied for a painterly vintage feel.

Pink Hawthorn

Hawthorn has lots of alternative names including: ... Bread and cheese tree - the young leaves are edible and were used particularly in times of hardship. The name “hawthorn” comes from the Anglo- Saxon “Hagathorn”, where “Haga“ means hedge. The ornamental pink flowered hawthorns are popular in gardens as specimen trees. This one is Crataegus Roseo flore Pleno. Textures used.

Red Catchfly (Campion)

Red campion ,sometimes called red catchfly, is an important plant for wildlife, its nectar attracts hoverflies, butterflies and long-tongued bumble-bees. Often appearing as the bluebells finish, the bright rose-red flowers of Red Campion brighten up roadsides, woodlands and hedges throughout the summer. These were found along the verges of the footpaths at Bullers of Buchan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Textures added.

Roses After Rain

October brings the rain and wind to our garden each year and the rose shrubs are often bowed over, their branches hanging and wet but still so very beautiful. Textures added.

Clematis Tangutica

A lovely climber, this clematis not only has lovely yellow flowers but also gorgeous seed heads which shimmer in the light and wind. textures have been used to enhance an artistic effect.

Woodland Edge

Sweet, Sweet Peas

Woodland Fantasy

Rambling Rose (Sepia)

On Golden Pond

Spring buds open on the willow as it drapes over the lake in the morning mist. Textures applied. Image taken at Golden Acre Park near Leeds, Yorkshire.

Vintage Rose Poster

River View

With textures like a tapestry, this square format image glows with its golden tones, showing the flood plain of the River Ythan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Gothic Romance

Nasturtiums

Meconopsis

Gorgeous tones in this beautiful blue Meconopsis flower. Textures have been added.

Mist in ths Shire

A typical Autumn morning in the fields in Aberdeenshire. Textures added.