On a rare, sunny spring afternoon in Salford, I wandered through the RHS Garden Bridgewater with my camera in hand and no set agenda. Just a need to observe and capture.

The garden was alive with colour and calm. Each flower seemed to whisper the arrival of spring, emerging confidently after the long stillness of winter. I focused on the small details: sunlight dancing on petals, shadows cast by budding leaves, the clamour of birds and bees going about their business.

This series is not just a collection of floral portraits. It’s a reflection of how nature, even in its softest moments, reminds us of resilience, renewal, and beauty in the everyday. The photos link together through that sense of gentle awakening. Each frame a page in the visual diary of a single afternoon that brought stillness and joy.

As someone who usually captures urban scenes or people, this experience allowed me to slow down and notice the poetry in nature. I hope viewers can find a sense of peace in these images, just as I did behind the lens.

By Vinay Jalla