I have been enjoying the photos that you are sharing of your daylilies.
Saw the hint about using a black or white umbrella. BTW, I use a huge grey one.
Thought it might be nice to have a thread (if not done before) about photographing daylilies.
Our hints shared with each other.
I'll share a couple of thoughts.
Photos of 2 petals over 1 often presents the flower better than one over two. When the AHS robin first started and we were sharing photos, I did a test of which bloom 'looked' better. Everyone picked the 2 over 1 photo! ( I know, both are fine!!!)
Just look at all the photos being shared with 2 petals over 1!
Wait until the daylily is open all the way before taking the photo.
Most photographers like early morning light.
For an artsy photo, take the photo from the side or at an angle rather than straight on. Or take the inside of the daylily rather than the whole flower.
I use Irfanview (free from internet for PC's)
Quick fix it. Good for cropping. Good for crisping / sharpening. Good for getting the shade just a little more perfect. You can intensify the blue, get rid of some red etc on a sliding scale. You can undo anything that you have done.
Have you any hints to share?
