Wildflower meadow photographed in the evening sunlight. The predominant flower, in this particular meadow, was wild carrot (Daucus carota) with its upright stance and dense umbels of white flowers. I particularly like wild carrot flower heads as they take on several forms as they grow from umbrella-like buds, to domes, and then to concave nest-like seed heads.

Photographing, low down, through foreground foliage and grasses, gives the image a soft look which is further enhanced by the evening sunlight and subtle pinks and reds, from dots of knapweed flowers.

The image was taken at Clock Face Colliery Country Park, a reclaimed coal mine that my grandfather worked at many years ago. The park is now a place of leisure and wildlife where I spend many hours photographing its flora and fauna.

Commended - Wildflower Landscapes