Flowers and Plants Photo Gallery

Mar 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

Besides tulips, orchids and roses, I’ve photographed many other flowers and plants in my garden travels over the past few years. The following is a collection of some of my favourites.

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Keukenhof Gardens Forgotten Postcard

Mar 19, 2010 | 4 Comments

It’s no secret that Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, The Netherlands is one of my favourite garden photography locations. Until now, I hadn’t honoured it with a Forgotten Postcard. I hope I’ve done it justice. If you like this and want to see more, check out the entire Forgotten Postcards Series.

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Orchids Photo Gallery

Mar 16, 2010 | 4 Comments

Orchids can be tricky to photograph well. However, their endless varieties, shapes, sizes and colours make them very rewarding and interesting photography subjects. Here is a small collection of my favourite orchid photographs I have taken over the past couple of years. For a closer look and information about the photo, click on the thumbnail.

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Photographing the Chateau Villandry

Feb 23, 2010 | 3 Comments

The Loire Valley in France is a magical destination for photographers. It is famous for its magnificent castles and chateaus, never-ending vineyards, and beautiful river-side landscapes. You can point your camera just about anywhere and capture a beautiful scene.
For garden photographers, the Loire Valley is a paradise. Many of the chateaus have stunning gardens. You … more

Groot – Bijgaarden Castle and Gardens Photos.

Dec 10, 2009 | 2 Comments

This past weekend I visited the Castle and gardens at Groot-Bjigaarden (Grand Bigard in French), just outside of Brussels. It was a stunning springtime location and included my two favourite photography subjects – beautiful gardens and beautiful architecture.

If you’d like more detail about my trip to the Groot-Bijgaarden, please read my article, Garden Photography at … more

Royal Belgian Greenhouse – Laeken, Belgium

Dec 09, 2009 | 1 Comment

This gallery contains a few of my favourite images from the Belgian Royal Greenhouses in Laeken, Belgium. For a closer look and detailed caption of each image, click on the thumbnails below.

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Garden Photography Tips for Avoiding Crowds

Apr 21, 2009 | Discuss

I’ve just returned from four days of photographing gardens and I’m currently editing hundreds of flower and garden images. This has made me think of some of the issues that arise in garden photography.
Photographing a public garden always has challenges. For me, the biggest challenge is usually the crowds of other photographers and visitors who … more

My Passion for the Garden

Apr 15, 2009 | Discuss

Spring is a busy time of year for me and my camera. Garden photography has been a passion of mine since I first picked up a macro lens.  The ability to get in close with the macro and see all of the tiny details that you pass over when you stroll through the garden excites me.
I … more