An ode to floral beauty by one of the world’s leading floral photographers. “Lane creates a haven for readers to ramble through and set off on a path of gorgeous flowers and gardens to recharge and relieve stress.” — Library Journal “Poetic and whimsical, Georgianna Lane’s soothing photography collection inspires contemplation through her favorite floral varieties.”— Foreword Reviews For more than twenty years, acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane has traveled the globe in search of nature’s most captivating flowers. From misty Parisian gardens at dawn to sun-drenched fields of California ranunculus, from Andean rose gardens to centuries-old European estates, her lens has lovingly captured thousands of fleeting floral moments. This stunning volume is a visual celebration of nature’s most exquisite creations—a serene sanctuary of roses, peonies, tulips, irises, hydrangeas, and more. Featuring a curated selection of her never-before-seen images, Georgianna invites readers to slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of the botanical world. Organized around themes of Wonder, Joy, Reverie, Harmony, Serenity, and Grace, each chapter offers a dreamlike exploration of flowers and gardens that uplift the spirit. With lyrical storytelling and evocative imagery, this book is an invitation to cross the threshold of the everyday and step into an enchanted realm. Whether displayed on a coffee table or gifted to a flower lover, this book will become a cherished source of inspiration, reflection, and joy for years to come. Poetic and whimsical, Georgianna Lane’s soothing photography collection inspires contemplation through her favorite floral varieties. Favoring “pastel prettiness,” fragrance, and roses most of all, Lane draws from her extensive archive as a professional photographer to tour through images that reflect specific emotional states. Encouraging viewers to move “as a dreamer” does, the book focuses on aesthetic botanical wonders as Lane reflects on her travels around the world. She recalls, for instance, meeting David Austin, a renowned English rose breeder. In her coverage of Pacific Northwest gardens, Château de Sourches, and a friend’s private garden in Chile, there are hints that flowers unite people. Scientific information, as about the high vibrational frequency of roses, is included to suggest that flowers bolster people’s moods. Musings on topics including grace and serenity are featured, and references to the lighting in Dutch masters’ paintings show that roses captivate people across centuries and disciplines. Still, the prose is delicate and romantic, with words like “gossamer” and notes of a “coquettishly” tilting iris; herein, roses are “miracles of form and hue” and a tulip is a “goblet of light.” Flowers’ names are relished, too, including that of the “Top Brass” peony. Photographs of tumbling profusions in arranged bouquets, pink and purple landscapes, flower carpets, and single blossoms appear alongside striking abstract close-ups that highlight colors and forms. A dahlia’s petals progress from gradations of deep wine to red to fuchsia; a field tulip’s curve is a near bass clef. An image of a poppy eschews showy drama, angled from behind, drawing the eye toward the bending stem. Tips on the equipment, composition, and lighting for photographing flowers are present to encourage beginners too. Celebrating gardens across the globe, Beautiful Blooms is a travel photographer’s warm floral oeuvre. ― Foreword Reviews Veteran flower photographer Lane's (Pavilion Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden) newest book is nothing less than a tribute to all beautiful flowers. Neither a field guide nor an encyclopedia, this book is described as an "escape to a serene atmosphere of calm and peace, with no agenda beyond reveling in beauty." Flowers are arranged here by bloom type or location. Among the many international gardens showcased are Schreiner's Iris Gardens in Salem, OR; the David Austin Rose Gardens in Shropshire, England; the Conservatoire de la Pivoine in Saint-Symphorien, France; and Lane's own former garden, Hillhaven Garden, in Shoreline, WA. Types of flowers or gardens are then broken down by their history and the mood they evoke, inviting the photographer to reflect on what brings wonder, joy, reverie, harmony, serenity, and grace. Lane's photographic lighting ranges from natural light to brilliant, almost studio-like lighting to a Rembrandt-like chiaroscuro. The book offers vignettes of positive and uplifting sayings throughout as Lane creates a haven for readers to ramble through and set off on a path of gorgeous flowers and gardens to recharge and relieve stress.     VERDICT Highly recommended for libraries where garden photobooks are popular. -- Charlyn Lyons ― Library Journal Georgianna Lane is a leading floral, garden, and travel photographer whose work has been featured in numerous publications, including Gardens Illustra