A study of natural forms through a juxtaposition of flowers and trees defines the visual approach of Flowers and Trees. Lee Friedlander’s photographic strategy emphasizes the structural and textural contrasts found within these organic subjects. The mood ranges from contemplative to intricate, drawing attention to the nuanced details of plant life.

With 88 pages published by Haywire Press in 1981, the book offers a focused examination of botanical imagery. Friedlander’s black-and-white photographs explore the interplay between light and shadow across flora, revealing a rhythmic complexity in seemingly simple natural elements.