New Photos for 2018

This year I visited the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and spent time shooting tulips-still working on some of those-not as happy about them as I'd like to be.  BUT, the Schreiner's Iris Gardens!  I was past the season for the iris fields, but their garden is glorious.  I tried some shots with the wide angle trying to capture it, but I didn't like them.  There was no way they did justice.  I did get some wonderful iris photos as well as several botanicals, peonies, and poppies. 

While there another enthusiast told me about Adelman Peony Gardens - WOW!  Simple, elegant and while not as extensive as Schreiner's it was beautifully laid out.  Many of the Peonies were past their prime and the blooms were removed-but there were more than enough that I spent 2-3 hours wandering around with camera and tripod.  I think in full bloom I would end up with more photos than I could process and decide which were the best.

One thing I am thoroughly happy with is I am more in sync with my camera and composition was flowing.  I did very little post processing or tweaking, weather was perfect, cool, blue skies with enough clouds for great light and illumination to backlight some of the blooms.  I love it when I can see light through the petals.  I took a couple of pictures featuring Lupine with roses in the background.  I couldn't decide whether I like the Lupine sharp and the roses soft or visa versa. 

I hope you enjoy my latest photos and you can find them under All Photos - New Works