Douglas E. Welch

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Large Ficus macrophylla, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/08/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #ficusmacrophylla #ficus #tree #plant #special #sydney #australia #garden #plants #decor #botanicgarden

A large, wide-spreading tree with a massive trunk and thick branches dominates the landscape. The tree features a heavy, textured trunk with prominent buttress roots extending into the dark soil below. Thick, sprawling branches reach outward, covered in dense clusters of green, oval leaves that create a broad canopy. In the background, a manicured green lawn is visible, bordered by a white fence and distant trees under dappled sunlight. Small, indistinct figures of people can be seen far off near the fence line.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 13d

Spaghetti Carbonara, Fuso, Milk Market, Denver, Colorado welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08... #denver #food #italian #fuso #spaghetti #travel #milkmarket #foodhall

A close-up photograph shows a white bowl filled with long, thin pasta coated in a yellow sauce. Large shavings of pale cheese and chopped green herbs are scattered over the top of the noodles, which also feature chunks of browned meat. The rim of the bowl contains the text "Milk Market" with the word "DENVER" written vertically between the two words. A fork is partially visible tucked under the pasta, and a glass of water is seen in the blurred background on a dark surface.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 13d

Ficus macrophylla f. columnaris, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/08/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #ficus #tree #columnaris #plant #special #sydney #australia #garden #plants #decor #botanicgarden

A large banyan tree with thick, pale grey aerial roots and sprawling branches dominates the image. Numerous vertical roots descend from the upper branches, creating a dense, intertwined structure at the base. The canopy is filled with dark green leaves through which sunlight filters

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 14d

Mountain View, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08... Prints Available at douglasewelch.com/shop/896 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #vista #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #nature #outdoors #prints #products #decor

A black and white photograph shows a large, rocky mountain peak rising above a dense forest of evergreen trees. The light-colored surface of the mountain is marked by many crevices and ridges. Dark trees cover the lower slopes and the base of the formation. To the left, soft white clouds drift in a dark sky. Shadows across the rock face emphasize its uneven texture.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 14d

Lantern and Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/08... Prints Available at douglasewelch.com/shop/895 #lantern #japan #japonese #blackandwhite #blackandwhitepho #pond #water #sydney #australia #garden #plants #decor #botanicgarden

A black and white photograph of a stone lantern standing beside a pond in a garden with dense foliage. The light-colored, tiered lantern features a rounded top, a middle section with small rectangular openings, and a cylindrical base. Beside the lantern, a dark body of water reflects the surrounding trees. Various types of greenery, including long grasses and leafy plants, surround the stone structure and line the edge of the pond. Large tree branches and palm fronds extend across the upper portion of the frame.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 15d

Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... More Info: www.southcoastplaza.com/gardenshow/ #floral #display #garden #gardening #show #showgarden #example #design #landscape

A high-angle view shows a large, multi-layered decorative floral display in the center of a brightly lit mall atrium. The centerpiece is a tall, branch-like structure covered in numerous pink and purple flowers. Integrated into the arrangement are various animal figurines, including white swans at the base, deer on a middle branch, and a blue bird in flight. The bottom of the display contains dense green plants and clusters of colorful flowers within a circular area enclosed by gold-colored railings. People walk across the tiled floor around the exhibit, with mall storefronts visible on the levels above.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 15d

Mountain Vista, Colorado [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Prints Available at douglasewelch.com/shop/894 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #vista #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #rockymountains #nationalpark #nature #outdoors #prints #products #decor

A black and white photograph of rocky mountain peaks under a clear, dark sky. Large, light-colored granite formations dominate the landscape, featuring jagged ridges and steep cliffs. Densely packed, dark coniferous trees cover the lower slopes and various crevices within the rock faces. The composition places the rugged mountains in the center and lower half of the frame, topped by an expanse of empty sky.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 16d

Waterlily Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #waterlily #pond #water #sydney #australia #garden #plants #botanicgarden

A landscape featuring a small pond surrounded by dense greenery and mature trees. In the foreground, various leafy plants and dark foliage border the water's edge. A small wooden arched bridge spans across a portion of the pond in the middle ground. Short vertical posts connected by a thin rope-li rope-like line run along parts of the pond's perimeter. Large trees with thick canopies frame the top and sides of the view, with a green lawn visible through the branches in the distance.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 17d

From My Shop: Yellow Gazania Flower Prints and Products Available From douglasewelch.com/shop/81 welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Check out all my designs douglasewelch.com/shop/ #gazania #flowers #garden #plants #nature #outdoors #forsale #shopping #gifts #prints #products

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 17d

Coleus, Philodendron, and Ivy Transplants, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #coleus #ivy #philodendron #transplant #leaves #garden #gardening #show #plants #shade

A top-down, close-up photograph shows a dense collection of various plants with different colored and patterned leaves. Many leaves feature vertical green and white stripes, with some sections displaying bright pink and purple hues. On the right side of the frame, large dark red and maroon leaves with green patterns overlap other foliage. In the upper left corner, corner, a light lime-green leaf is visible, while the bottom left contains small, textured green leaves. The various plants are tightly packed together, filling the entire frame with overlapping colors and textures.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 17d

Bighorn Sheep 2, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #bighornsheep #sheep #animals #wildlife #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #rockymountains #nationalpark #nature #outdoors

A group of bighorn sheep descends a rocky, sparsely vegetated hillside adjacent to an asphalt road. The sheep are scattered along the slope, moving from right to left towards the pavement. The foreground features a paved road with white and yellow lane markings. Dense evergreen forests cover the upper hillside, while a snow-capped mountain peak is visible in the far distance under a blue sky. The terrain is composed of light-colored light-colored rocks, dry earth, and small shrubs.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 18d

Doryanthes palmeri Flowers, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #Doryanthespalmeri #Doryanthes #flowers #sydney #australia #garden #plants #botanicgarden

A close-up photograph features a large cluster of bright red flowers. The cluster includes many tightly closed, elongated buds in various shades of red. Partially opened blossoms reveal white and pale pink petals marked with small dark purple spots near their base. The petals are thick and layered, creating a dense and textured appearance. In the blurred background, green foliage and a grey surface are visible.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 18d

Forest Path [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #botanicgarden #tree #nature #redwood #outdoors #woods #forest #prints #products #california

A black and white photograph shows a dirt path winding through a grove of tall trees. In the close-up foreground on the right, the thick, textured bark of a large tree trunk is visible. A low wooden railing made of logs borders one side of the curving path. Several slender, dark-trunked trees rise vertically through the middle ground. The background is filled with dense layers of branches and leaves under a canopy of light and shadow.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 19d

Begonia, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... More Info: www.southcoastplaza.com/gardenshow/ #begonia #leaves #red #garden #gardening #show #plants #shade

A close-up photograph shows several Begonia plants with large, variegated leaves in shades of deep burgundy, bright pink, and silvery-white. The leaves feature prominent dark veins and ruffled, serrated edges. The dense foliage is set against a black background.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 19d

Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #bighornsheep #sheep #animals #wildlife #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #rockymountains #nationalpark #nature #outdoors

A landscape photograph shows a wide, grassy meadow in front of a large, forested mountain slope. Several bighorn sheep are present in the field; one sheep walks toward the left, while a small group stands near a blue body of water on the right. The background consists of a steep hill covered in dark green evergreen trees with patches of lighter green foliage. A portion of a blue pond is visible on the right side of the meadow.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 20d

White Orchid Flowers in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #orchid #mist #architecture #thecalyx #venue #livingwall #sydney #australia #garden #plants #botanicgarden

A cluster of white orchid flowers is prominently displayed in the foreground under bright sunlight. The large petals are white with small yellow and dark markings at the center of each bloom. High contrast exists between these brightly lit flowers and the dark, shadowed surroundings. In the upper left, some green, fan-shaped leaves are partially illuminated. To the right, a sun-dappled surface is visible amidst deep shadows.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 20d

Boulder [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... Prints and more available at douglasewelch.com/shop/889 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #stone #boulder #rock #oak #nature #outdoors #trees #prints #products

A black and white photograph captures a large, textured rock formation centered in a wooded area. Thick tree branches with leaves arch over the top of the boulder from the left side. Smaller bushes and leafy plants surround the base and right side of the massive stone. At the bottom of the frame, several smaller, rounded rocks lie on the ground. Bright light is visible through the tree canopy above the rock.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 21d

Streamside 2, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Prints Available At douglasewelch.com/shop/889 #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #stream #water #creek #rockymountains #nationalpark #prints #products #home #decor

A landscape photograph of a rocky stream flowing through a mountainous, forested area under a blue sky. In the foreground, clear water flows over and around various light-colored rocks and boulders alongside sparse, dry vegetation. On the left, a large green evergreen tree stands near the bank, bank, with a steep, densely forested mountain slope rising behind it. The midground contains several smaller pine trees and a single tall, leafless dead tree silhouetted against the sky. To the right, more evergreen trees sit beneath a bright blue sky with sparse white clouds.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 21d

Mist and Sun in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #mist #architecture #thecalyx #venue #livingwall #sydney #australia #garden #plants #botanicgarden

A vertical garden wall curves along a paved walkway inside a large glass conservatory filled with mist and sunlight. The massive wall on the left is densely covered in various green plants, some featuring small pink and purple flowers. Beams of bright sunlight stream down from a glass ceiling through a layer of fog. On the right, several large planters sit along the edge of the path next to hanging plants. The curved concrete path leads toward the silhouettes of people standing in the distance under the light rays.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 22d

Redwoods, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #botanicgarden #tree #nature #oak #oaktree #outdoors #woods #forest #prints #products #california

A black and white photograph taken from a low angle looking up into a dense forest of tall trees. Several massive, textured tree trunks extend vertically toward a canopy of branches and foliage. The upper part of the image shows bright patches of sky visible through the gaps in the leaves. At the base of the large trees, there are smaller shrubs and a ground surface covered in scattered debris. High contrast defines the dark bark against the lighter patches of sky.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 22d

Show Garden Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... More Info: www.southcoastplaza.com/gardenshow/ #garden #gardening #show #showgarden #example #design #landscape

A modern landscape display features concrete paths, plant beds with tall grasses in dark mulch, and various pieces of outdoor furniture. In the foreground, a large stainless steel cylindrical bin sits on a light grey concrete slab. To the right, a black two-tier rolling cart holds small wooden bowls, a white vase with yellow flowers, and a covered dish. A metal frame canopy covers a background area that includes two tan-cushioned tan-cushioned chairs around a low square feature. The scene is enclosed by a textured green wall on one side and has a white ceiling with recessed lighting strips.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 23d

The Snag, Rocky Mountain National Park [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Prints and more available at douglasewelch.com/shop/888 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #snag #nature #outdoors #mountains #trees #rocks #prints #products

A vertical black and white photograph of a dead, twisted tree in a rocky, forested landscape under a dark sky. The central subject is a leafless tree trunk with numerous jagged, spreading branches reaching outward and upward. The foreground consists of uneven, light-colored rocky ground with scattered debris and small patches of vegetation. In the background, a dense forest of evergreen trees covers a sloping hillside. The image features high contrast between the dark sky and the lighter textures of the rocks and tree.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 23d

The Calyx 5, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... #architecture #thecalyx #venue #livingwall #sydney #australia #garden #plants #botanicgarden

An indoor conservatory features a glass and metal ceiling draped with flowing, translucent green, blue, and yellow fabric streamers. A large vertical garden wall covered in lush greenery stands in the background alongside several low, circular planters filled with various tropical plants. Three people are positioned near these planters: one individual wears a black and white striped garment with a red bag, another is in blue overalls, and a third wears a red long-sleeved shirt. The light-colored floor is marked by shadows cast from the overhead structure and plants. Large green leaves occupy the immediate foreground at the bottom of the frame.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 24d

Streamside [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... Prints and more available at douglasewelch.com/shop/887 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #stream #nature #outdoors #trees #rocks #prints #products

A black and white vertical photograph shows a rocky streambed winding through a dense forest. The foreground is filled with large, smooth boulders and many smaller stones with patches of water visible between them. This stream bed recedes into the middle ground toward thick, layered foliage. Dark, leafy branches from overhead trees hang down to frame the top and sides of the image. Sunlight filters through gaps in the canopy, illuminating portions of the rocks and distant trees.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 24d

Cozy Garden Escape Show Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... More Info: www.southcoastplaza.com/gardenshow/ #retreat #garden #gardening #show #showgarden #example #design #landscape

A display area features a stone path and birdbath set within dark mulch, positioned in front of large windows. An irregular path of light-colored flagstones leads to a green pedestal birdbath at the center of a bed of dark mulch with small white and purple flowers. Two tall, weathered grey planters containing greenery flank the path, next to a wooden structure enclosing an area with a patterned rug.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 25d

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #rockymountains #nationalpark #nature #outdoors #aspen

A vertical landscape photograph shows a sunlit rocky hillside under a clear blue sky. In the lower-left foreground, large, textured grey rocks are partially cast in shadow. The middle of the image features a steep slope covered with dark green evergreen trees and lighter green trees with thinner branches. A tan-colored rocky ridge sits at the top of the slope, lined with more evergreens. The upper portion of the frame is a solid, cloudless deep blue sky.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 25d

Orchid Flowers in The Calyx, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... Follow My Photos on Pixelfed: pixelfed.social/p/douglaswel... #orchid #flowers #yellow #architecture #thecalyx #venue #livingwall #sydney #australia #garden #plants #ferns #botanicgarden

A close-up photograph shows three bright yellow orchid blossoms arranged vertically. The top blossom features large, rounded petals with a small white and dark pink center. Below it, a second orchid is positioned slightly to the left, showing similar yellow petals and a prominent reddish-pink labellum. A third bloom sits towards the bottom right, angled downward with visible yellow sepals and a pink-tipped center. The background is dark and out of focus with blurry magenta spots, accompanied by green leaves at the base and side of the flowers.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 26d

Redwood [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Prints and more available at douglasewelch.com/shop/886 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #nature #outdoors #trees #prints #products

A black and white, vertical photograph captures a dense forest from a low-a low-angle perspective looking up towards the sky. A large, textured tree trunk dominates the right side of the frame, extending from bottom to top. Multiple branches covered in thick foliage spread across the left and upper portions of the image. The scene is composed of many overlapping layers of leaves and branches that obscure much of the background. Patches of light filter through the dense canopy, creating high-contrast areas of light and shadow.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 26d

Majestic Modern Oasis, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California welchwrite.com/agn/2026/07/... More Info: www.southcoastplaza.com/gardenshow/ #retreat #garden #gardening #show #showgarden #example #design #landscape

An indoor space is designed to resemble an outdoor garden and patio area. In the foreground, a landscaped bed contains dark mulch, green grasses, and purple spiky plants next to light grey stone tiles. A dark metal pergola structure covers a seating section that includes chairs, small tables, and a large metallic cylindrical object. Red decorative elements hang from the frame of the pergola, which also has a beige fabric canopy.

Douglas E. Welch@douglaswelch· 28d

The Sentinel, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado [Prints Available] welchwrite.com/blog/2026/07... Prints and more available at douglasewelch.com/shop/885 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #nature #outdoors #trees #mountains #sky #rockymountains #nationalpark #prints #produts