Nature Surprise

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Lilies! These surprise lilies have been popping at various places around the yard over the past few days. Two to view.

**phx.david** · 08-08-2022, 03:12 PM

Both are good, but I really like that first one. Well lit, good detail and the dark background really sets it off.

**angkymac** · 08-08-2022, 04:05 PM

Amaryllis are blooming over here too. But they don't have the fully developed petals of your images. I think possibly due to water limiting here in California.
the top one, as has been said, has really great lighting.
Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 08-08-2022, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by phx.david

Both are good, but I really like that first one. Well lit, good detail and the dark background really sets it off.

Thank you for commenting. I tried to work the angles to get the light right on this one. The second image was in a more shaded area.

---------- Post added 08-08-22 at 04:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by angkymac

Amaryllis are blooming over here too. But they don't have the fully developed petals of your images. I think possibly due to water limiting here in California.
the top one, as has been said, has really great lighting.
Angky.

Thank you Angky. If water was the reason for the fully developed petals, I'm not why these are. The light on the booms with the darkened background does make the first image better. I've been busy with grandchildren the past month and shoot what comes up around the yard and post a few when I get time

**eaglem** · 08-08-2022, 06:57 PM

The lighting on this shot is excellent highlighting the perfect sections of the flower.

**Tonytee** · 08-08-2022, 09:50 PM

Both are excellent Floral Images. I really appreciate the skillful use of natural, falling light which I believe only enhances Mother Nature's gifts. Thanks for sharing.

Tony

**ToddK** · 08-09-2022, 05:12 AM

Excellent images Mike, and a very nice surprise for you to have these beauties appear. You hit that first one out of the ballpark!

**MikeNArk** · 08-09-2022, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

The lighting on this shot is excellent highlighting the perfect sections of the flower.

Thank you very much. The lighting was good and I tried to use it to my advantage.

---------- Post added 08-09-22 at 08:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by Tonytee

Both are excellent Floral Images. I really appreciate the skillful use of natural, falling light which I believe only enhances Mother Nature's gifts. Thanks for sharing.

Tony

Thanks Tony. I appreciate your compliment. We can't manufacture the natural light.

---------- Post added 08-09-22 at 08:18 AM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

Excellent images Mike, and a very nice surprise for you to have these beauties appear. You hit that first one out of the ballpark!

Thank you Todd. We have quite a a few clumps of these spread around the front yard. I did get the first image in great light and that paid off.

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08-08-2022, 03:12 PM	#2
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611	Both are good, but I really like that first one. Well lit, good detail and the dark background really sets it off.

08-08-2022, 04:05 PM	#3
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,986	Amaryllis are blooming over here too. But they don't have the fully developed petals of your images. I think possibly due to water limiting here in California. the top one, as has been said, has really great lighting. Angky.

08-08-2022, 04:44 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,125 Original Poster	Originally posted by phx.david Both are good, but I really like that first one. Well lit, good detail and the dark background really sets it off. Thank you for commenting. I tried to work the angles to get the light right on this one. The second image was in a more shaded area. ---------- Post added 08-08-22 at 04:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by angkymac Amaryllis are blooming over here too. But they don't have the fully developed petals of your images. I think possibly due to water limiting here in California. the top one, as has been said, has really great lighting. Angky. Thank you Angky. If water was the reason for the fully developed petals, I'm not why these are. The light on the booms with the darkened background does make the first image better. I've been busy with grandchildren the past month and shoot what comes up around the yard and post a few when I get time

08-08-2022, 06:57 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	The lighting on this shot is excellent highlighting the perfect sections of the flower.

08-08-2022, 09:50 PM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Both are excellent Floral Images. I really appreciate the skillful use of natural, falling light which I believe only enhances Mother Nature's gifts. Thanks for sharing. Tony

08-09-2022, 05:12 AM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Excellent images Mike, and a very nice surprise for you to have these beauties appear. You hit that first one out of the ballpark!

08-09-2022, 08:13 AM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,125 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem The lighting on this shot is excellent highlighting the perfect sections of the flower. Thank you very much. The lighting was good and I tried to use it to my advantage. ---------- Post added 08-09-22 at 08:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by Tonytee Both are excellent Floral Images. I really appreciate the skillful use of natural, falling light which I believe only enhances Mother Nature's gifts. Thanks for sharing. Tony Thanks Tony. I appreciate your compliment. We can't manufacture the natural light. ---------- Post added 08-09-22 at 08:18 AM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK Excellent images Mike, and a very nice surprise for you to have these beauties appear. You hit that first one out of the ballpark! Thank you Todd. We have quite a a few clumps of these spread around the front yard. I did get the first image in great light and that paid off.