The visual beauty of plants, especially flowers, is usually appreciated during the day.
But what happens to flora at night?
After the sun fades, the process of photosynthesis stops, and respiration begins, Leighton explains on hiswebsite.
Plants begin to burn their stored sugars, assimilating some of the precious oxygen they created during the day.
Each photograph features a fluorescent-colored plant, dominated by a stunning combination of pinks, blues, and oranges.
As a result, the plant and its unique form, coloration, and characteristics are made center stage.