Having realised that strong sunlight, such as we enjoyed today, burns out the colours when photographing flowers I took a walk around the garden today to put to the test my conviction that the best results are found either by backlighting or by shade.
The images above are a mix of backlighting and shade. Each subject bears its title in the gallery. Bees, especially on Japanese anemones, and Small White butterflies, fidgety as ever, enjoyed the warmth.
This afternoon I read more of The Berlin Diaries and continued drafting the review.
Dinner this evening consisted of roast pork and apple sauce, boiled potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and carrots, with tasty gravy.
The photographs came out very well.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Lovely pictures. Looking forward to the review.
Thanks very much, Pat
Your test proved to be right, Derrick, very beautiful photos! 😊❤️
Your flower photos are stunning, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Merril. You set a good standard for stunning photographs
You’re welcome–and thank you!
My camera doesn’t like reds in strong light at all. You made a very good job with your light and shade.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. Same here
Shadowed backgrounds definitely brings out the colour of the blooms.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
A lovely group of photos, and I’m always amazed at how you get the time to do so much reading , Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor. I sleep less these days
I’m still getting plenty of beauty sleep 😴
A great selection, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
A wonderful variety of small and delicate flowers that are giants.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Your conviction about color is beautifully proven, especially by the Japanese anemones.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Beautiful photographs, Derrick – excellent use of light and shade! <3
Thank you very much, Donna
Your gardens are still yielding so much color and variety, Derrick and Jackie. Is that a photo of pink nerines, I see among them? Ours did not bloom this year.
I think you mean the Crinum Lilies
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Sometimes I am blown away by the light, but I can be as well with a rainy day or the shade. I cannot make up my mind
Sometimes I am blown away by the light and sometimes by the rain or the shade. I cannot make up my mind.
Thank you very much, Sylvie
The lighting you have captured is delightful.
Thank you very much, Anne
Your light and shade photos are so beautiful and smile-bringing! 🙂 The butterflies and bees add extra joy! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn
Wonderful shots as always Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Have you ever taught photography?
No – but thanks you for asking, GP
You made some lovely photos. And dinner sounds delicious.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Those shadows really enhance your photos.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Beautiful photos of flowers as ever.
Thank you very much, Byung
They are all beautiful. 😊
You’ve mastered both shade and backlight. The Solanum and Virginia Creeper have come out well in the strong light for the luminosity invoked in their leaves.
Tank you so much, Uma
Beautiful display of flowers, Derrick. You did beautifully with the lighting. I especially like your header.
Thank you very much, Eugi
These flowers have really brightened my day 🙂
Thank you very much Rose
Stunning photography Derrick
Thank you very much, Gary
Great photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Alys