What's Up Tiger Lilly
Gram's Dutch treat. Planted by my great grand mother these Lilly's attract viewers every summer, year after year....
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Gram's Dutch treat. Planted by my great grand mother these Lilly's attract viewers every summer, year after year.
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Feb, 2018Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in the Perennial corner of the fenced in garden. Fenced in because the wild animals would soon have their way over all things cultivated. Deer proof but not Bear proof as I found out several years ago when I had a nice crop of sunflowers ready to pick the next day, only to find the Bear had simply walked over the fence the night before.Time
This was taken in the morning , when the shadows are long and the bright contrasts of the sun are obscured by the trees here.Lighting
The lighting is natural, not direct sun, somewhat diffused by the canopy of trees, in the early morning long shadows, but not flattened by overcast clouds.Equipment
This was taken with a Canon Power Shot SX150 IS. Hand held as close as possible to frame the entire flower while keeping it in focus. No flash or accessory lighting.Inspiration
These Day lilies are a heirloom perennial my great grandmother planted at the family homestead several decades ago. They are quite hardy, and the bulbs from this were transplanted from the homestead site into the perennial corner of the vegetable garden. This is the second bloom at this location. The first bloom I did not photo for reasons of Covenance.Editing
The only "post processing" was crop and the black and white borders that I believe really set the ambience.In my camera bag
A couple of lenses, lens paper, remote shutter cord, and extra batteries.Feedback
The title has somewhat of a humorous side for those whom are so inclined. It was pointed out that this isn't actually a Tiger Lilly, but a more common Day Lilly. "What's Up" asks a question that evokes response of the heart, mind and soul. I believe that any photo is as good as the subject it captures. I'm Old school and like the "prime shots" of the camera without any obscure after effects. To me its all about "Intent", or as the some say "The moment".
