photography by mike finley
flowers
Sunflower
A monochrome macro photograph of the centre of a sunflower head in summer. Limited depth of field gives a somewhat abstract interpretation and renders the flower difficult to recognise.Magnolia #1
Close-up photograph of a magnolia blossom, one of the harbingers of Spring. This monochrome picture emphasises the subtle structures in the flower, and the flowing curves of the petals.Lillies
A couple of bright bold lilies highlighted by the dappled sunshine. This monochrome floral photograph is printed using a warm black ink which gives a glowing effect in the bright lily flowers.This image is available as a limited edition print.
Cyclamen Cloud
The flowers of a miniature cyclamen seem to float in mid air, detached from the plant. This monochrome digital print started life as a large format photograph of a miniature cyclamen, and then has been carefully altered to leave just the flowers floating in a cloud in front of a matt black background.This image is available as a limited edition print.
Nepenthes #2
This monochrome image shows a young Nepenthes pitcher. It is photographed using a limited depth of field to make it stand out from the background, which includes the sinuous curve of another leaf and pitcher.Nigella #1
Monochrome floral study of a Nigella flower and bud (common name "love in a mist"). This high-key study shows a white form of the flower in the foreground framed by the delicate filamentous foliage, with an out of focus bud providing a counterpoint in the background.Dying Iris
Floral monochrome photograph of a dying iris, backlit to show the translucency in the petals of the fading flower. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Arisaema leaf
A monochrome floral study of part of an arisaema flavum leaf, but more of a semi-abstract architectural image than floral reference. A photographic image printed in carbon inks on a coated alpha cellulose paper. This image is available as a limited edition print.
Teasel #1
Detail from the flower stem of a dead teasel plant (Dipsacus fullonum) as the leaves wither and die. These plants are biennials, with the flowers dying after flowering in their second year. The seed heads form a useful food resource for small birds throughout the winter months.Magnolia #4
Close up photograph of a magnolia blossom, one of the harbingers of Spring. This monochrome picture emphasises the detail of the subtle structures in the flower.Gerbera #2
A monochrome close-up image of a Gerbera flower.Calla #4
Another monochrome floral study, this time of a miniature Calla Lilly. More an abstract study in lines, curves and blocks of tone than a horticultural reference!