Go hunting for holly

Wendy Evans gets festive with a guide to photographing this spiky-leafed plant

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There are about 480 species of holly, although some estimates put it as high as 600. While it's an evergreen plant, it's most often thought about in winter, particularly the varieties with red berries. Whether the type you've got your eye on has berries or not, the spiky leaves make for an interesting macro project, which is what we're tackling here.