Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the left.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the right.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the left.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, spikey silvery leaves in soft focus creating a wintery abstract pattern.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, single silvery flower showing central cone and spikey skirt or bract. A bee and other insects are feeding on the nectar.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, single silvery flower showing central cone and spikey skirt or bract.

Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', masses of tiny flowers with dark purple leaves behind and contrasted against golden foliage in soft focus.

Black poplar, Populus nigra. Studio shot of mottled brown autumn leaf lying on rough, yellow background.

Black poplar, Populus nigra. Studio shot of brown and splitting autumn leaf lying on rusty metal sheet.

Black poplar, Populus nigra. Close up of mottled brown and black autumn leaf lying on rough, yellow background.

Black poplar, Populus nigra. Studio shot of mottled brown and black autumn leaf lying on rough, yellow background.

Ivy, Hedera helix 'Glacier'. Shadow on cream wall of leaves and stems of Common ivy.