This series is influenced by the hyper- representational paintings in the genre of Fantastic art of Julie Bell and her husband Boris Vallejo. They are best known for the covers of best-selling science fiction books, album covers, and video box art (amazing work) among other presentations of their unique and surreal visions. The title of this series refers to their extraordinary photographs of flowers that reveals a world of exquisite beauty, creative imagination that uncovers the secret life of flowers. In their most unusual and amazing style, they have created otherworldy photographs in a surreal world that is beyond imagination. "The gardens that make us happiest flourish because we have taken the time to make sure they feed our souls and fill a special place in our lives. Sometimes you have to think about what you really want from your garden...once the beds are laid out and the rose bushes planted. Lindley Karstens (1961) American Artist
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Ingrid Kolster 05 Apr 2008
This a great photo I found in your very interesting portfolio. The colors are so beautiful.Alicia Hollinger 25 Jan 2008
Wow, beautiful! Love the colors. It looks like a painting!Emily Reed 02 Sep 2007
WOW, JULIE, THAT IS SO BRIGHT AND EXOTIC! WHAT A SUPER MACRO!Michael Forbus 02 Sep 2007
So beautiful, great macro shots and usage of electrifying colors. Magnificent. A quote by Vita Sackville-West...."Successful gardening is not necessarily a question of wealth. It is a question of love, taste and knowledge. My compliments on your lovely image. MichaelZura Potskhishvili 02 Sep 2007
Beautiful!!!very lovely!!!