Exploring Kew Gardens

My fiance and I took a trip to Kew gardens during the February half term and I thought I would share my love of photographing plants with a bit of an overview of Kew as a day out.

I studied Ecology at university and therefore really do love a good bit of plant action. I was in my element walking around the Two large Victorian greenhouses and I know how lame that sounds. I enjoyed taking pictures of leaf patterns, textures and the variety of colours. I felt that I could block out all my internal chatter and just focus on something creative which I hadn't done in a long while. I especially enjoyed the palm house as I love tropical plants best as well as having a bit of warmth during a very chilly day out!

My partner really enjoyed walking through the grounds as he loves more natural woodland settings. The daffodils were starting to pop out too!

We booked tickets to go to the orchid festival and it was amazing seeing so many colourful flowers in one place, however be warned, it was very busy.

We made a really nice day date of it and enjoyed just being in each others company in a beautiful place.

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