Flower Contest

Our photo club contest assignment this month was flowers. I waited for the longest time hoping a rain storm would blow in and make my job easier. It never happened.

I hunted around the neighborhood and settled on these two flowers to submit for the contest.

Flowers with Flash

I do enjoy photographing flowers but never used my flash to fill in light. Since I took the Wireless Flash class from Nikonians, I thought it might be wise to put that knowledge to good use.







These two pictures represent my first attempt. I like the results but realize I have a lot to learn. Nothing like learning from your mistakes.

Flowers in the Rain

This morning ended a week's worth of rainy days. I trekked out to shoot flowers while they still held raindrops. I usually circle the neighborhood and look for the best subjects. This one is my favorite of the day.


This shot is why I brave the wet elements. The payoff is usually very good.
While Southern California doesn't get many rain days, it is a treat to catch the small window of opportunity to get these shots.


I did not add a frame to this photo but framed it this way. I shot this throw a white pickett fence and it turned out just as I envisioned it. Sometimes I get lucky.

I really liked the geometry in this shot. I think it all added up nicely.