Claire Takacs
Claire Takacs is an Australian garden and landscape photographer who seeks to be surrounded by beauty always. Her love of and use of light, help to capture the beauty and essence of each space she visits.
Recent articles by Claire Takacs
Europe’s largest roof garden tops an old car factory and frames the famous test track seen in The Italian Job
The largest roof garden in Europe sits upon the former Fiat factory in Turin, around a rooftop test track that hosts exciting art and architecture. Words Annie Guilfoyle, photographs Claire Takacs
Colour and lightness in a small family garden
A playful design by Jack Wallington for a family garden in south London is all about concealment and discovery – and for making memories. Words Natasha Goodfellow. Photographs Claire Takacs
Le Jardin Champêtre: Reimagining Mediterranean planting in a garden in France
There’s much to learn from this young, yet innovative garden in southwest France when it comes to interesting Mediterranean plant choices. Words Noel Kingsbury, Photos Claire Takacs
Cooks Farm in Somerset: ancient woodland and flower-rich meadows
Set within a wild landscape of ancient woodland and flower-rich meadows, an evolving Somerset garden teems with life. Words Ambra Edwards, photographs Claire Takacs
An Australian garden with a magpie approach to planting
Australian gardener Simon Rickard is inspired by the great gardens of Britain but, rather than slavishly copying them, uses plants that will thrive in the Central Highlands of Victoria. Words by Natasha Goodfellow, images by Claire Takacs.
Dan Pearson's reimagining of Lowther Castle
Around the ruins of Lowther Castle near Penrith in Cumbria, landscape designer Dan Pearson is reimagining 130 acres of gardens, with a 20-year plan. Words Try Scott-Smith, Photographs Claire Takacs
An Italian garden with an English flavour
Vast lawns, roses and a mix of cottage-garden favourites give this stylish garden in central Italy a distinctly English flavour. Words Tim Richardson, photographs Claire Takacs
Reduced need for water and year-round good looks in a Spanish garden
For this garden in central Spain, Fernando Martos has used planting that is absolutely of its place, with year-round good looks, and a reduced need for water – essential for this harsh climate. Words Noel Kingsbury, photographs Claire Takacs