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Northern Territory, AustraliaIn the arid surrounds of Standley Chasm stands this lone ghost gum. Clinging tenuously to its perch, it juts out of the side of a narrow gorge at an amazing angle. Sandwiched between the rocks, I precariously set up my tripod at root level, and shooting from an extremely low vantage was able to give this shot the radical perspective I wanted. 10 Artist Proof / 100 Limited Edition

plumeria

Mimosa

Unusual pink flowered form of Acacia terminalis (sunshine wattle).

This region is full of pea flowers. Many bright colours occur every year in spring via these fine plants. Some are climbers, some fierce, prickly shrubs, some are creepers; and some - like this one - very low-growing tiny plants. Western flats of Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia

Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii), the State emblem flower of WA, in Kings Park

Sometimes known as Argyle Apple. I love its froth of creamy blossoms sitting on the leathery blue-grey leaves

One of my favourite Aussie plants Hakea laurina. I have planted one recently, looking forward to it flowering.

Lovely Flowers & other plants "Earth laughs in flower" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Topiaries. Source Peonies at the street market in...

Red Gum (Corymbia calophylla)