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Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus) reintroduced at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK, May

Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK. April 2011

Eyelash pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) (Viperidae: Crotalinae). Distictive yellow / orange oropel form. Arboreal species resting on wild ginger flower in mid-altitude rainforest under storey

Brides first look pre-wedding ceremony, Corona, California, United States of America, North America

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, Western Iberia, Portugal. April

Transporting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910s
A view of a flower cart, with horse, beside a fishing boat on the shore line. Two men are loading flower boxes. Photographer: Unknown

Carting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910s
Flower boxes on a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown

Girl with Arum lilies, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910s
Young woman with a large bunch of Arum lilies, standing in front of a wall. Photographer: Unknown

Mauritius Island, The Beach And Bougainvillea Flowers At Paradis Beach

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination. Native to tropical America. Invasive species, Tanzania

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Extinct in the wild. Native to thermal springs, Rwanda

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Two-coloured pineapple lily (Eucomis bicolor) in visible light. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to South Africa. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the bandstand at Victoria Gardens, looking east through the trees, with a boy sitting on a park bench and a lady in a large hat standing, looking at the bandstand

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Ashy mining bee (Andrena cineraria), feeding on Dandelion (Taraxacum offinicale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on nectar from Hemp Agrimony, Oxfordshire, England, UK, September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Great Britains Team Sky Cycling Team
Great Britains Christopher Froome (2ndR) and his Great Britains Team Sky cycling team teammates train on July 5, 2018 near Saint-Mars-la-Reorthe, western France

RF - Flowering heather moor and scattered pine and birch, Tulloch Moor, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK.August (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on common ragwort, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare) Hertfordshire, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

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"Captivating Floral Beauty: A Journey Through Europe's Enchanting Landscapes" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing allure of flowers as we embark on a picturesque journey through Europe. From the intricate Chinoiserie wallpaper J050121 adorning walls in Port Isaac, Cornwall, to the vibrant blooms of Hortensia at The Rumps, Pentire Head - witness nature's artistry unfold. As the late evening light illuminates the Devon Coastal Path in Polzeath, Cornwall, be captivated by lilac blossoms that paint a dreamy landscape. Framlingham Castle K971834 boasts its own regal charm with delicate petals adding a touch of elegance amidst ancient stone walls. In Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, discover a floral oasis where colorful blooms thrive against breathtaking coastal vistas. Peterhouse College in Cambridge K991428 showcases an exquisite blend of architectural grandeur and nature's bounty. Dive into the serene depths of Ain's lake in France and encounter the ethereal beauty of water lilies (Nymphaea alba) blooming underwater. Cardiff Castle welcomes springtime with daffodils dancing around its Norman Keep - an enchanting sight that epitomizes Welsh heritage. Our journey concludes on Westray Island in Scotland's Orkney Islands where two puffins grace us with their presence amidst wildflowers. These charming creatures symbolize resilience and serve as a reminder to cherish every moment spent among nature's wonders. Join us on this visual odyssey through Europe as we celebrate the timeless elegance and captivating allure of flowers - true ambassadors of beauty and joy.