Highlights from Kew's 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge

In February 2011, we invited members of our 'Your Kew' and 'Natural Neighbourhood' Flickr groups to take part in our 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge. Here are some of our favourite photos.

15 Mar 2011

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'IMG_1682a' by Jan Harper on Flickr

After much consideration we have selected our favourite photographs from each of Kew's official Flickr groups and created galleries to showcase them. You can browse our 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge galleries here:

Below are the featured photos from February's 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge. If you want to get involved in this month's challenge, the new theme is 'Signs of Spring'.

Featured photos - Your Kew 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge

Featured photos from the Febuary Flickr Photo Cahallenge

Top: grevillea rosmarinifolia by Across the Lens
Bottom: IMG_1682a
by janharper

'IMG_1682a' by Jan Harper (top)

We chose to feature this photo because it shows off beautifully the vibrant colours and unique textures found in flowering plants. The striking orange of the pollen set against the pure white petals of this plant is just stunning. See this photo on Flickr.

'grevillea rosmarinifolia' by Across the Lens (bottom)

The fascinating colour palette and unusual perspective of this photo provides many points of interest for the viewer. The subtle shades of pink and colour-wash background provide a beautiful setting to this stunning flower. The combination of photographic and painterly forms create a unique feel too. See this photo on Flickr.

Featured photos - Natural Neighbourhood 'Capturing Colour' Photo Challenge

Featured photos from Kew's Natural Neighbourhood Flickr Group

Top: ROSE SAWFLY CATERPILLAR Arge ochropus by ERIK THE CAT
Bottom: WAXWINGS Bombycilla garrulus
by n.j.coomber

'WAXWINGS Bombycilla garrulus' by n.j.coomber (top)

The unusual colours displayed in this photograph of a caterpillar doing a balancing act captured our imagination. This micro view of nature 'in action' enables the viewer to take a closer look at the activity taking place in the world of plants and insects. See this photo on Flickr.

'ROSE SAWFLY CATERPILLAR Arge ochropus' by ERIK THE CAT (bottom)

We selected this photo because the palette of colours and textures captured are so pleasing to the eye. The thread of purple tints picked up in the background, the berries, and the central figure of the bird, pull the subject and its environment together beautifully. The soft focus of the background further accentuates the smooth feathers of the bird and the wrinkly texture of the berries. See this photo on Flickr.

Join Kew on Flickr and take part in our 'Signs of Spring' Photo Challenge

'Kew on Flickr' is Kew's official Flickr group for Kew Gardens and Wakehurst; we invite visitors to share their photos of the Gardens and take part in monthly photo challenges. Help Kew show off the beauty and fascinations of the Gardens and see your photos featured on Kew's website.

'Your Kew' Flickr group

Help Kew celebrate biodiversity by sharing photos of nature in your local area. Post photos of what you’re doing at home or in your neighbourhood to help support and safeguard the diversity of plant and animal life.

Natural Neighbourhood Flickr group

See the latest photos from Kew on Flickr - browse Kew's Flickr photostream