Flowers my way

Flowers have been done to death, but we all photograph them because they are so beautiful. I have been to the Bontanical Gardens so many times now I have lost count and I typically go to the same plants every time because they catch my attention. This time I decided on a theme at the beginning of the shoot and for the most part I stuck to it.

I was looking for the unusual, the plants that we don't see every day, or plants that would make a flower shot look special. I didn't want to just photograph a flower, I wanted it to be a piece of art. I think I achieved this for the most part.

I was also looking for patterns. Nature has a wonderful way of repeating itself in patterns and the plantlife is no exception. Leaves can for the most beautiful patterns, it's just a case of seeing them.

And of course I couldn't resist yet another shot at the water drips. This leaf was high above me and the drip was gathering on the upside of it. I had to wait until it got to the edge of the leaf before trying to photograph it.