You know how plants are usually green? Well, artist Tom Leighton likes to flip that on its head and show off their photosynthesis in super cool, fluorescent colors that look totally out of this world. He often focuses on the plants around his home in Cornwall, turning everyday stuff into something really special through his photography.
His latest series is called “Spines,” and it’s all about getting up close and personal with the tiny little fibers you find on stems and flowers. What makes these photos even more captivating is how water droplets cling to them, like the plants just went through a big rain shower. These glistening botanicals catch all the light, and the thick drops of dew give you this cool, distorted peek at the tiny life going on underneath.
Tom’s got a real knack for making the ordinary look extraordinary. These plant photography shots are seriously mesmerizing. The way he uses fluorescent art to highlight the details is just incredible. You can almost feel the dampness and see the tiny world within each water droplet.
If you’re digging these glowing plants, you can grab prints of Tom Leighton’s work over on his website. Plus, you can keep up with all his latest nature photography projects on Behance and Instagram. Trust me, his feed is full of more amazing macro photography that you won’t want to miss! This Cornwall artist definitely has a unique way of seeing the world.
