‘Perfect Dragonflies’ by Petar Sabol

The exquisite collection of macro photos from the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards never fails to astound. These images capture the complex beauty of nature. These up close photos provide a different viewpoint on the world around us, showcasing everything from tiny insects to delicate petals.

Photographers from all over the world submit their best shots each year to highlight the variety and beauty of gardens. In particular, the macro category brings to light the minute details that are frequently missed by the unaided eye.

Amazing macro images highlight the intricate details of petals, stamens, and pistils, as well as the captivating patterns and textures of flowers. Every picture captures a different aspect of the garden’s life, such as the delicate elegance of a leaf coated in dew or the vivid colors of flowers in bloom.

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‘Broad-bodied Chaser’ by Tony North

‘Damselfly on Marsh Orchid’ by Angi Wallace

‘Tiger Swallowtail’ by Tony North

‘Orange Butterflies’ by Petar Sabol

‘Colours of the Web’ by Rob Blanken

‘Magnolia Curves’ by Molly Hollman

‘Common Blues’ by Dr Qasim Syed

‘Materialised as Butterflies’ by Minghui Yuan

‘Snail Art’ by Bernadette Benz

‘Praying Mantis’ by Petar Sabol

‘Between Earth and Sky’ by Peter Pullan

‘Ladybird in a Ranunculus Flower’ by Molly Hollman

‘Ghostly Gaze’ by Minghui Yuan

‘Rosemary Beetle’ by Tony North

‘Atropa bella-donna’ by Wolfgang Wiesen

‘Ranunculus 232a, Stacked’ by Marc Kittner

‘Water Betony Caterpillar’ by Beverley Brouwer

‘The Last Seeds’ by Rachele Z. Cecchini

‘Primordial’ by Brian Walker