I came across these flowers in someone else's garden and had to photograph them. The lighting was mid-day so it was quite harsh. The only way I could get the sunflower was with the lighting in the back. The other's I tried to get close and avoid too much glare and shadow. Maralee
Day 236 – Petunias
I had big plans to do some experimenting tonight but I didn't have all the right equipment. I tried to substitute, but it just wasn't working out. I was running out of time so I decided to photograph some petunias on my front porch. The lighting wasn't right and the focus was a little too …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
Day 189 – Calla Lillies
As many of you who have been following my blog know, the calla lily is one of my favorite flowers. To me, they are a beautiful, elegant flower and I never tire of them. So you can imagine my delight yesterday when my friend, and co-worker, Laura, brought me a pot of beautiful purple calla …
Day 188 – Wildflowers
The heat that has been plaguing the east coast and midwest is heading to the west coast. After some very nice, temperate summer days, the heat is building. The sunny weather has brought out some of the wildflowers I seeded earlier this spring. Most are still pretty small, but a couple of them have bloomed. …
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