Joyce Tenneson's breathtaking photographs have appeared on the covers of major magazines and are exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. In this lavishly produced book, her detailed studies of luminous petals float on a velvety background, serving as a reminder that startling beauty exists in the most ordinary places. As she explores the intimate world of flowers with her lens, we are given a window into their secret life in all its sensual detail. Select quotes from Emily Dickinson, William Carlos Williams, Anais Nin, and others illuminate the photographs. These ethereal portraits of roses, tulips, poppies, and other garden blooms are the perfect gift for mothers, sweethearts, and good friends, and also make a lovely addition to one's own collection.

Joyce Tenneson's breathtaking photographs have graced the covers of major magazines, as well as museums and galleries. Now, she uses her camera to reveal the secret life of flowers in all their sensuous detail. These ethereal portraits of roses, tulips, poppies and other garden blooms come accompanied by select quotes from the finest authors. It's the perfect gift for mothers, sweethearts, friends, and yourself.