This expressive plant shot is a reminder of the legendary playwright’s affinity for all things botanical. The Bard of Avon himself would have been pleased with this print, produced as part of Emilija Petrauskiene’s extensive series of wet-plate floral photography.

A powerful, lightened shot of a tulip (Allegretto) mid-bloom. Note the shading and sections of light mixing with darkness, helping this plant appear as though it is starting to ascend. The shaded stem and light-soaked petals exemplify a skilled use of contrast.

Emilija Petrauskiene is constantly inspired by nature, evidenced by this shot of a Tropaeolum Majus (nasturtium). Originating from the Andes, the disk-shaped leaves of this plant are shot here in a variety of positions, evoking a sense of growth.

Yet another example of Emilija’s particular photographic mastery, this shot hones in on the Rumex Acetosa, it's more recognisable name being garden sorrel, a flowering edible weed found in the British Isles. Note the slightly unrefined lines along the plant’s edges, a signature of the wet-collodion photography process.

Pisum Sativum’s common name is the Garden pea plant. Emilija shoots this subject as part of her series of wet-collodion process, a technique invented in the late 19th century.

The mint-like leaves of the Melissa are the subject of this fine art photograph. Like much of Emilija Petrauskienė's work, it is inspired by an appreciation for the unique lines and forms that exist within nature’s many botanical expressions.

Shot using an ancient 19th-century technique, this image focuses on a Libretto parrot tulip. Caught as it begins to bloom, before leaning its way to any nearby light source, this fine art photograph snaps a moment of slow natural progression..

The Fragaria X Ananassa is more popularly known for being part of the strawberry family. Here, it’s part of Emilija’s collection of grey-toned fine art photography. Normally bursting with colour, this photograph’s execution instead helps direct focus to the plant’s several leaf shapes.

A telling example of Emilija Petrauskienė’s photography, this shot titled 'Tulip “Libretto Parrot” II' hones in on what feels like the classic floral print. And yet, it stands on its own particular merits. Produced using an ancient processing technique, this fine art image has something of an abstract quality to it, aided in this effort by sections of ambiguous fade.

The Calendula Officinali is better known as marigold, one of the oldest species of plants in the world. Here, Emilija Petrauskienė’s passion for floral photography expresses some of the flower’s many phases.