Purple Daisies
A purple treasure found in my town's garden.
A purple treasure found in my town's garden.
Read less
Read less
Mar, 2020Views
66
Likes
Awards
Curator's Selection
Judge Favorite
2020 Choice Award
Peer Award
Top Ranks
Top 30 rank
Top 30 rank
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rank
Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo in our town's formal public garden, which is a recreation of a traditional English garden, with a wide variety of flowers in almost every possible colour. Every spring I go there to see what natural wonders I will find as they begin to bloom. Stratford, Ontario, Canada.Time
The photo was taken in early afternoon, my favourite time to explore the gardens.Lighting
It can be a challenge to find just the right combination of natural light and shade in a public space, but that day I was lucky, and managed to find a near-perfect balance.Equipment
This was shot on a FinePix S4200, Aperture f/8?ISO 64?Shutter 1/125?Focal Length 43/10. No other equipment was used.?Inspiration
I love daisies, and am always looking for a new take on this common but beautiful flower. And the colour inspired me - such gorgeous shades of purple, one of my favourite colours.Editing
On this photo, no post-processing was done, but I have edited this same photo to achieve different versions of it!In my camera bag
I use my Fuji FinePix S4200 or my iPhone XS for all my work. The iPhone's camera is a lot better than people think, and improves with each new edition.Feedback
Know your sites and landscapes well - where your favourite subjects can be found, what season the most colourful flowers will be blooming, and plan according to the weather and sunlight available. But always allow for inspiration once you get there and follow your instincts.
