Three different succulents hang in hand-thrown pots in a greenhouse. A grey background with a diagonal shade and the subtle shades of green of the plants give the image a simple and real feel. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Assorted shades of white yarn that form part of a large privately owned sewing kit ensemble collection. Credit: Svenja Block/shotbywomen © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

A rose with beautiful strong shades of pink and white petals. © Ana Leal/shotbywomen

A closed hard covered sketchbook next to green pen with lid off laying on an open sketchbook with colour pallet in shades of blue and green from the tray of duel tip pens laying across the bottom of t... © Nancy Conley Pinkerton/shotbywomen

Still life image of nine wooden hearts in different shades lined up on a pink background © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Monochrome is one of my fav effects in the architectural composition. shades of gray help with texture and balance the contrast which is needed in a natural light, sunny and with low level overcast co... © Joanna Lake/shotbywomen

Image of four different coloured ribbons laid out in lines. © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Whitewashed outdoor staircases on the Greek island of Santorini. © Linda Wride/shotbywomen

Foliage growing wild on the outside of a residential property in Spain. © Emily Frances Olson/shotbywomen

Beach along the ocean on Oahu Island in Hawaii. © Jana Ašenbrennerová/shotbywomen

A dead tree branch bends along the line of mountain ranges. The incoming fog shades the mountains in different shades of grey. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen