It was very quiet in the gardens that late spring afternoon, storm clouds were brewing but there was still some hint of sunshine and colour in the sky. I used filters (and a long exposure time) to make the water in the pond look smooth which also gave me a decent reflection of the Palm House.

I included the lovely yellow Iris flowers in the foreground which I thought created a great contrast to the stormy sky and also showcase how full of life the surroundings of the pond are.

1st place - Captured at Kew