Broom is a large, deciduous shrub, similar in appearance to Gorse, but without the spines. This member of the pea family is common on heaths, in open woodlands and along hedgerows and can be found at the coast. Its bright yellow flowers appear in spring, from April to June, and smell of vanilla. Textures have been added.
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.
Bought as a blue iris for my garden, this plant surprised us all by producing a beautiful peachy yellow flower. Here the sun is glancing off the delicate petals showing the crinkles and veins in them. Textures and french text applied.
A heavily textured rendition of sycamore seeds in winter. Taken on a sunny December day, the blue sky provides a beautiful backdrop for these weather worn, draping seed clusters with their orange/brown glow. Various texture have been combined to finish off this image which also has a burlap effect.
Still beautiful in the autumn light, the end of the season's flowers begin to fade in the gardens of Haddo House in Aberdeenshire. Textures used.
A digital image painted from a photo of Bennachie, a local Aberdeenshire landmark.Textures and effects applied.