Lit lanterns in Portland Japanese Gardens, Oregon, USA.

Persian Cornflower, Centaurea dealbata, Side view of one pink flower with fringed petals against light background.

Camellia, Camellia x williamsii 'Philippa Forwood', Front view of one pale pink flower in soft light against a pale green background.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Low side view of several white open flowers in a row, rising out of soft focus grass.

Palm, Fan palm, Close view of leaves backlit against the greenhouse window of Kew garden's Palm House, creating a pattern of green and light.

Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, single flower not quite open, backlit in early morning sunlight.

Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, single flower in the bottom left of the frame backlit in early morning sunlight.

Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, single flower with raindrops and foliage against a white background.

Pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, single flower shot in a dreamy soft focus style in a golden background,

Clematis macropetala 'Wesselton' flower from side view showing the lilac streaked double petals, dappled light behind.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', red flowers amongst others that have finished flowering.

Allium, Allium christophii, black and white opening flower appearing light against a solid black background.