Artichokes in bloom, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France. 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.
Ceiling view of the greenhouse orchid collection, Chateau du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France

Ceiling view of the greenhouse orchid collection, Chateau du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France

Inside the greenhouse orchid collection installed by Patrick Pottier at the Château du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France.

Greenhouse orchid collection, Chateau du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France

Greenhouse orchid collection and view of the water lettuces at the Château du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France.

Greenhouse orchid collection, Chateau du Champ de Bataille, Normandy, France

Black and white panoramic photograph of a bouquet of sunflowers, Arles, France. Analog photography series entitled Lieux-dits by Elise Prudhomme.

Le bouquet, Arles, France.

Focus on a bouquet of orange and magenta tulips in a carafe on a wooden tray by window light. Background view of a living room interior and a brass lamp. Mise au point sur un bouquet de tulipes orange et rose sur un plateau en bois éclairé par une fenêtre ouverte.

Windowlit bouquet of orange and pink tulips on a wooden tray, Normandy, France

Western path bordering the bastion walls, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Western path bordering the bastion walls, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Yuccas and santolina in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Yuccas and santolina in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Path leading to the Maritime Museum, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Path leading to the Maritime Museum, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

End of the season blooms on echium and santolina, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

End of the season blooms on echium and santolina, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Yucca elephantipes flowering in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Yucca elephantipes flowering in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Flowering echium and yuccas in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Flowering echium and yuccas in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Blue-flowered Echium pinanana in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Blue-flowered Echium pinanana, Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Echium pinanana in bloom in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Echium pinanana in bloom in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Dried artichokes and stems in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Dried artichokes and stems in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Bird of Paradise blooming in the nursery, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

Bird of Paradise blooming in the nursery, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Multi-colored flowers and yellow roses in a turquoise vase in chiaroscuro lighting, Normandy, France, 2010 by Elise Prudhomme.

Chiaroscuro lit multi-colored flowers in a turquoise vase, Normandy, France

Bouquet of white lilies in a white vase on a table in bright sunlight, Normandy, France, 2010 by Elise Prudhomme.

Bouquet of white lilies in a white vase on a table in bright sunlight, Normandy, France

Fresh garden cut pink dahlias in a dark green vase, Normandy, France, 2010 by Elise Prudhomme.

Fresh garden cut pink dahlias in a dark green vase, Normandy, France

Flower arrangement of white lilies and magenta-colored dahlias on a table, Normandy, France, 2010 by Elise Prudhomme.

Flower arrangement of white lilies and magenta-colored dahlias, Normandy, France

Summer flower arrangement of white cala lilies, roses and pink peonies in a glass vase on light background, Normandy, France, 2010 by Elise Prudhomme.

White cala lilies, roses and pink peonies in a glass vase, Normandy, France

Star lotus (Nymphaea nouchali), also known as the white water lily, Rajasthan, India, 2009 by Elise Prudhomme.

Star lotus, Nymphaea nouchali, or white water lily, Rajasthan, India

Aerial view of people working in the Mallick Ghat Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Calcutta, India, 2009

Aerial view of people working in the Mallick Ghat Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Calcutta, India

Rose petals floating in a terra cotta bowl welcome guests at boutique hotel B-Nineteen, Delhi, India, 2009 by Elise Prudhomme.

Rose petals floating in a terra cotta bowl welcome guests at boutique hotel B-Nineteen, Delhi, India

Rose petals floating in a terra cotta bowl welcome guests at boutique hotel B-Nineteen, Delhi, Northern India, 2009 by Elise Prudhomme.

Welcoming rose petals floating in a terra cotta bowl at Hotel B-Nineteen, Delhi, India

Gardener's garden and residence, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France. 2014 (series Sands of Time) by Elise Prudhomme.

Gardener’s garden and residence, Tatihou Island, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Modern Japanese Garden #5, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013 by Elise Prudhomme.

Modern Japanese Garden #5, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013

Japanese Village #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013 by Elise Prudhomme.

Japanese Village #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013

Modern Japanese Garden #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013 by Elise Prudhomme.

Modern Japanese Garden #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013

The Rose Garden #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013 by Elise Prudhomme.

The Rose Garden #3, Albert Kahn Garden, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2013

Château view of the formal gardens #3, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Château view of the formal gardens #3, Brecy Castle Garden, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Château view of the formal gardens #2, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France. 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Château view of the formal gardens #2, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Detail of formal boxwood parterre, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France. 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Detail of formal boxwood parterre, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Artichoke fountains and topiary, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Artichoke fountains and topiary, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

View of the château from the third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France. 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

View of the château from the third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Cutting the lawn at Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Cutting the lawn at Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

The greenhouse, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

The greenhouse, Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Artichoke fountain designed by Barbara Wirth, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Artichoke fountain designed by Barbara Wirth, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

View of the church and château from the first terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

View of the church and château from the first terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Stonework balustrade detail on the third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Stonework balustrade detail on the third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Artichokes in bloom, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France. 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Artichokes in bloom, Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Carved wooden bench and stone wall, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2009 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Carved wooden bench and stone wall, Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2009

View of the boxwood parterre and château from the first terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

View of the boxwood parterre and château from the first terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Nursery and third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Nursery and third terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Griffin and artichoke stonework detail, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2009 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Griffin and artichoke stonework detail, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2009

Garden sculpture and door detail, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Garden sculpture and door detail, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Late afternoon view of the church and château from the first terrace, Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Late afternoon view of the church and château, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Formal boxwood parterre on ground level of Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Formal boxwood parterre at ground level of Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Sunrise through the tree-lined walkway on the first terrace, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Sunrise through the tree-lined walkway on the first terrace, Brécy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Château view of the formal gardens #1, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme

Château view of the formal gardens #1, Brecy Castle Gardens, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Bull's eye view of Brecy Gardens from the château, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Bull’s eye view of Brécy Gardens from the château, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Entrance to the Château of Brécy, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012 (series Notable Gardens of France) by Elise Prudhomme.

Entrance to the Château of Brécy, Saint Gabriel Brécy, France, 2012

Belvedere view on the First Salon of the Ornamental Garden, Château de Villandry, France, 2012 by Elise Prudhomme

Belvedere view over the Ornamental Garden – First Salon, Château de Villandry, France, 2012