Phlox, Perennial phlox, Phlox paniculata 'Prospero', A cluster of the small lilac with white centres flowers that make up the flowerheads.

Phlox, Perennial phlox, Phlox paniculata 'Uspekh', Close view of the clusters of pink flowers with white centres.

Grass, Feathertop grass, Pennisetum villosum, Long hair like spikelets reaching out from a flower, looking like a communication network.

Eulalia 'Malepartus', Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus', Several fluffy flowering stems against blue sky.

Echinacea, Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea 'De Donkeute Steel', Close cropped view of a single flower.

Echinacea, Purple coneflower. Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern', Close view of a single flower, with one behind in soft focus.

Dogwood, Flowering Dogwood, Kousa dogwood, Cornus kousa, A small branch with autumn leaves backlit in low sunlight.

Yucca, Yucca aloifolia 'Vittorio Emanuele II', Close up of the white flowers.

Oak, Quercus robur, Spangle galls, Neuroterus quercusbaccarum on common oak, Close view of two backlit leaves showing the eggs of this parasitic wasp.

Oak, Quercus robur, Spangle galls, Neuroterus quercusbaccarum on common oak, Close view of two backlit leaves showing the eggs of this parasitic wasp.

Helen's flower, Sneezeweed, Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty', Close view of a flower with others in soft focus behind.

Mountain witch alder, Fothergilla major, Close view of a couple of yellow autumn leaves.