Up close: A shot of the flowers shown taken from nearby shows the details of the flowers. All the images pictured here were taken by Alan Ranger, who photographed them over the course of a week when they are in full bloom

First World War battlefields were often churned into mud and covered with fallen soldiers, before they became covered by poppies. They have since been used as a symbol of remembrance.

On this nature reserve they are also a symbol of hope, as Worcestershire Wildlife Trust encourages native plants and wildlife to return to the fields - without the use of fertilisers and herbicides.

Mr Ranger added: ‘I knew at the time I’d taken a good picture. I looked at the back of the camera and saw it was a really good shot.

‘I’m always amazed by nature’s beauty and I’m appreciative of what’s around me. I really enjoyed the moment, I was marvelling at the spectacle of colour.

‘The poppy is a symbol of Remembrance Day, so I wanted to release a collection of photographs as a mark of respect.’