Peony, Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt', Side view of single flower with leaves and others soft focus behind.

Rose, Rosa 'Passion', Close view from overhead of a single flower.

Rose, a pink Rosa, Close view from overhead of a single flower.

Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, Close side view showing deep brown centre with many stamen surrounded by yellow petals.against a green background.

Rose, Rosa, Close side view of cream coloured flower against green background.

Tulip, Tulipa, Close side view of cream coloured flower against green background.

Ginger, Zingiber officinale, fresh piece of the root with cinnamon sticks, fennel flower, orange peel and liquorice leaves grouped together, surrounded by a warm red halo.

Zinnia, Zinnia elegans, Close up view of pink flower.

Zinnia, Zinnia elegans, Side view of pink flower.

Zinnia, Zinnia elegans, Side view of pink flower.

Water lily, Nymphaea, Pink coloured flower emerging from leaves.

Great Coneflower, Rudbeckia maxima, Side on view of a single flower against green dappled background, showing the pointed cone shaped centre.

China, Yunnan Province, Baisha, Corn cobs drying in the sun.

China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Yuhu Village, Corn cobs drying in the sun, beneath the roof of a farm building.