The natural world is surprising and beautiful in all it’s aspects. We can admire the grandeur of an ancient oak tree or the glory of a carpet of springtime bluebells. What we often do not see are the intricacies of the detail of the world around us and how the leaves and flowers, rocks and sand, water and raindrops, create stunning abstract patterns. We've curated a collection of images that show just this.
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Autumn’s remains. A black and white macro shot of a single leaf skeleton at the end of Autumn.
Autumn’s remains. A black and white macro shot of a single leaf skeleton at the end of Autumn. Read less
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The architectural expertise of the spider is highlighted here in a web, enhanced by dew. Read less
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A close up photo of the Agave attenuata plant.
A close up photo of the Agave attenuata plant. Read less
Palm leaves against a pale sunlit background.
Palm leaves against a pale sunlit background. Read less
The striped shell of a snail, creating a colourful swirling pattern.
The striped shell of a snail, creating a colourful swirling pattern. Read less
A seamless blur of water reflections for a soft and moody feel.
A seamless blur of water reflections for a soft and moody feel. Read less
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The colours of fallen Autumn leaves create a semblance of wallpaper. Read less
Close up of the cracked bark of a mature cedar tree.
Close up of the cracked bark of a mature cedar tree. Read less
A rock pattern in black and white from the Antelope Canyon in Arizona.
A rock pattern in black and white from the Antelope Canyon in Arizona. Read less
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Spidery dandelion seeds in elegant array. Read less
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A foamy white and blue wave lapping the shore of a black background. Read less
Wispy clouds paint themselves across a blue sky.
Wispy clouds paint themselves across a blue sky. Read less
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A field of bright yellow rapeseed in Spring with wavy patterns amongst the brightness. Read less
Raindrops clinging on to dandelion seed heads.
Raindrops clinging on to dandelion seed heads. Read less
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