Branklyn Garden, UK

Collections are a double-edged sword for photographers. On the one hand, they provide endless inspiration – a treasure trove of rare plants, unusual forms and details begging to be captured. On the other, there is always the danger of returning with a catalogue rather than a story: a succession of pretty close-ups with no sense of the garden that holds them together. Branklyn presents exactly that challenge. With thousands of species packed into less than two acres, the temptation to point the camera at the latest botanical marvel is almost impossible to resist. Yet the real skill lies in stepping back and finding the combinations, the layers and the carefully orchestrated scenes that transform a collection into a garden. From rock garden dramas to woodland glades, this Perth gem proves that diversity need not mean chaos. A garden of extraordinary richness, where every plant has its place and every view rewards a little patience.