Macro Easter Lily

Easter Lily · **3 Likes**

Lilies always seem to make good subjects and I had fun photographing this one.

ginnyfoos · 10-19-2019, 11:01 AM

Lurve this. The shadows on the dew drops makes the shot!

**whammerhead** · 10-19-2019, 11:20 AM

Beautiful pic. Simple and effective.

**foxandcrow** · 10-19-2019, 01:08 PM

Beautiful shot great lighting.

Dewman · 10-19-2019, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by foxandcrow

Beautiful shot great lighting.

Thanks. Nothing more than light from a nearby window.

**K2 to K50** · 10-22-2019, 10:26 PM

A classy, classic image, Dewman. Would love to see the original size image for this one. The size on the page here doesn't do full justice to what you have there.

Jorgario · 10-22-2019, 10:32 PM

Lovely image !

**DW58** · 10-24-2019, 08:11 AM

Nailed it. The light, water drops and background make for a very classy looking image.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-24-2019, 08:41 AM

Really nice light and shadow, love the water droplets, is that spray bottle?

Dewman · 10-24-2019, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog

Really nice light and shadow, love the water droplets, is that spray bottle?

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it was a spray bottle. When photographing flowers, I'll often have one handy.

**K2 to K50** · 10-24-2019, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it was a spray bottle. When photographing flowers, I'll often have one handy.

When you mentioned earlier this shot relied on light from a window, I wondered if the droplets were from a spray bottle!! Then I find someone had the cheek to ask!!!

Whatever, it IS a very nice image - and again, I would love to see the larger image. I am sure it would have even more "punch". But this image does show what can be done with interior still shots with smart preparation, positioning, etc.

Makes me want to try my hand at this genre.

Dewman · 10-25-2019, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

When you mentioned earlier this shot relied on light from a window, I wondered if the droplets were from a spray bottle!! Then I find someone had the cheek to ask!!!

Whatever, it IS a very nice image - and again, I would love to see the larger image. I am sure it would have even more "punch". But this image does show what can be done with interior still shots with smart preparation, positioning, etc.

Makes me want to try my hand at this genre.

I've had more fun taking photos of flowers on my dining room table than just about any type of photography I've tried so far. I really like the ability to have total control over the light and I found that if I wait until early in the morning or later in the afternoon, the colors change enough that it makes a definite difference. Try it. You'll be amazed at how easy and rewarding it can be. Even in the dead of winter, I just pick up a bouquet of flowers at the supermarket and I'm in business! I'd be happy to send you the full size image.... 3.09 MB, but not sure how to do it here. I think it's too large a file to post. Maybe an email? Private message? Thanks for your comments.

**ToddK** · 10-27-2019, 01:32 PM

Outstanding image Dewman! Perfect lighting and colors against the dark background.

Dewman · 11-09-2019, 08:59 PM

I found it somewhat amusing that K2 to K50 mentioned someone having the "cheek" to ask whether I used a water bottle on one of my flower shots. I make no apology for using it. Mother Nature just didn't see fit to accommodate me, so I just took the situation in hand and made my own. Simple as that. No more dishonest than cropping or sharpening to my way of thinking.

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10-19-2019, 11:01 AM	#2
ginnyfoos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 550	Lurve this. The shadows on the dew drops makes the shot!

10-19-2019, 11:20 AM	#3
whammerhead Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belfast Posts: 128	Beautiful pic. Simple and effective.

10-19-2019, 01:08 PM	#4
foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,994	Beautiful shot great lighting.

10-19-2019, 09:42 PM	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by foxandcrow Beautiful shot great lighting. Thanks. Nothing more than light from a nearby window.

10-22-2019, 10:26 PM	#6
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	A classy, classic image, Dewman. Would love to see the original size image for this one. The size on the page here doesn't do full justice to what you have there.

10-22-2019, 10:32 PM	#7
Jorgario Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San José Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,769	Lovely image !

10-24-2019, 08:11 AM	#8
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	Nailed it. The light, water drops and background make for a very classy looking image.

10-24-2019, 08:41 AM	#9
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Really nice light and shadow, love the water droplets, is that spray bottle?

10-24-2019, 09:08 AM	#10
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Archimedes the Dog Really nice light and shadow, love the water droplets, is that spray bottle? Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it was a spray bottle. When photographing flowers, I'll often have one handy.

10-24-2019, 06:31 PM	#11
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by Dewman Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it was a spray bottle. When photographing flowers, I'll often have one handy. When you mentioned earlier this shot relied on light from a window, I wondered if the droplets were from a spray bottle!! Then I find someone had the cheek to ask!!! Whatever, it IS a very nice image - and again, I would love to see the larger image. I am sure it would have even more "punch". But this image does show what can be done with interior still shots with smart preparation, positioning, etc. Makes me want to try my hand at this genre.

10-25-2019, 10:08 AM	#12
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 When you mentioned earlier this shot relied on light from a window, I wondered if the droplets were from a spray bottle!! Then I find someone had the cheek to ask!!! Whatever, it IS a very nice image - and again, I would love to see the larger image. I am sure it would have even more "punch". But this image does show what can be done with interior still shots with smart preparation, positioning, etc. Makes me want to try my hand at this genre. I've had more fun taking photos of flowers on my dining room table than just about any type of photography I've tried so far. I really like the ability to have total control over the light and I found that if I wait until early in the morning or later in the afternoon, the colors change enough that it makes a definite difference. Try it. You'll be amazed at how easy and rewarding it can be. Even in the dead of winter, I just pick up a bouquet of flowers at the supermarket and I'm in business! I'd be happy to send you the full size image.... 3.09 MB, but not sure how to do it here. I think it's too large a file to post. Maybe an email? Private message? Thanks for your comments.

10-27-2019, 01:32 PM	#13
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Outstanding image Dewman! Perfect lighting and colors against the dark background.

11-09-2019, 08:59 PM	#14
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	I found it somewhat amusing that K2 to K50 mentioned someone having the "cheek" to ask whether I used a water bottle on one of my flower shots. I make no apology for using it. Mother Nature just didn't see fit to accommodate me, so I just took the situation in hand and made my own. Simple as that. No more dishonest than cropping or sharpening to my way of thinking.