Iceland poppy, Papaver nudicaule, front view showing stigma and stamens.

Helen's flower, Sneezeweed, Helenium, viewed side on showing the domed central mass of stamens.

Helen's flower, Sneezeweed, Helenium, viewed side on showing the domed central mass of stamens.

Helen's flower, Sneezeweed, Helenium, viewed side on showing the domed central mass of stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Dahlia, red flower shot against similar colour backgound.

Godetia or Farewell to Spring, Clarkia amoena , manipultaed blue flower against a dappled blue background.

Arum lily, Calla lily, Zantedeschia, angle of view creating a heart shape with selective focus to the centre.

Arum Lily, Calla lily, Zantedeschia, cropped view revealing stamen with selective focus to the centre.

Arum Lily, Calla lily, Zantedeschia, angle of view creating a heart shape with selective focus to the centre.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.