A yellow daylily beckons to you from dawn’s light. It will only last a day. Please come and adore me! Please come and play!
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Aperture f/1.8 ISO 80 Shutter 1/95 Focal Length 3.99/1 
Sandy Springs, Georgia, US
May, 2022Views
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Location
This photo is from my front yard. Actually most of my outdoor shoots take place within walking distance of my front door.Time
It’s from a series of daylily pictures that I took about an hour after dawn.Lighting
The flowers are a pale yellow and face east, so the sun was really all the light I needed. The black plastic that I keep in my camera bag bounces light just a tiny bit, and I was using it to isolate the blossom, so I had a double win with that.Equipment
I use an old iPhone SE with a single lens. The day I shot this series was totally spontaneous. I remember going out with just a black plastic sheet and my camera. Great morning!!Inspiration
The title of this picture is “Daylily Beckons” because I could see the flower asking me to lie down and participate in a photo shoot with it.Editing
I love/hate post-processing. I’m more of a “take 5 different, amazing pictures that require small edits like a better crop” kinda photographer, at least this week.In my camera bag
My camera bag is tiny. Obviously, I have my phone/camera. I carry a small mirror (to bounce light), the black plastic bottom from a reusable grocery bag (to block foliage as needed), a small spray bottle of water, bug spray, mints, peanut butter crackers, chewing gum, and as much water as possible. Obviously I’m a newer and mobile photographer.Feedback
Look around you, and get up close and personal with your subject. I shoot a lot of nature, animals, and children, so I’m always on the ground. It’s a great way to get a new perspective and a chance to mix it up with subtle but intuitive lighting. Mostly, have fun!
