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Rainbow parrot tulip boa constrictorInternational Photography Awards Gold Fine Art Photography Awards Gold Tokyo International Foto Awards Bronze This dazzling explosion of colour is one of my homegrown parrot tulips. Something I love about still life photography is that you can make heroes of small things. When it comes to nature, the closer you get, the more detail you see. When magnified as a beautiful fine art print this detail becomes all the more remarkable. This image is blended
I love the flattened round seed heads which in early summer are a vivid green and then become increasingly translucent and as they dry out
one of the most unique and stunning varieties of Tulip has to be the Parrot Tulip
Since medieval times peony flowers
these tulips were grown from bulbs imported from Holland
The raised feathers are a display of affection or contentment
which used to be given to diabetics in the early 20th century
They have a diverse diet
and also symbolises rebirth
As tulips bloom in spring
The name 'mute' derives from them being less vocal than other swan species
It enjoys a short blooming period in late winter or early spring with gorgeous salmon pink flowers and in the autumn produces small aromatic edible fruits which are commonly used as a jam or jelly ingredient
Their reputation for monogamy along with their elegant white plumage has helped establish them as a symbol of love in many cultures