Yesterday about a half-hour before sunset, I went out with my camera. My goal was to capture an image of the beautiful red rose that is in full bloom.
I chose that time of day for the soft light. On a cloudless day with the sun high in the sky, outdoor scenes will have very high contrast. While our eyes handle this well, it is not an optimum situation for capturing a photographic image.
Also around sunset the breeze usually stills. Nothing like trying to capture an image of a long-stemmed flower in a gusty breeze.
Mission accomplished.
It even looks soft!
There was more to see while I was in Sylvia’s flower gardens with the camera.
Reminds me of a star
I’m amazed at the contrast in this back-lit blossom. It seems to call out for attention.
This next one is not high in contrast, but I like the fullness of the flower. You can also see some of the other colors on the “lower level.”
You see this and know that somebody loves you
I like the quality of the light in these photos. It gives a soft texture to the image.
It was nice to have no breeze while shooting photos. The down-side is that there is no hindrance to the mosquitoes that love to dine on our blood.
I always love lilies. Those ditch lilies have gone double as have most of mine. I find that odd.
I was hoping you might tell me why they go double. Oh well, let’s just enjoy them.
You did an excellent job with these. You obviously picked the right time of day.
Thanks, Ratty. Sun angle makes a huge difference.
Lovely flowers! I know nothing about photography, but you are obviously doing it right.
Thanks, Vee. I learned in my TV studies at Michigan State. Did a special project on the Use of Film in TV. It predated the portable video cam. There is the aesthetic and the technical sides of the art. Both interest me.