Prairie Headstand

The choice for these Turk's cap lilies was a background of green or blue. Green was an easy shot from the knees. Blue meant getting low which took some flexibility and effort, a perfect excuse for a reward at the DQ on the way home.

Technical: fill flash at -2 stops, on camera flash Sony RX10ii

Turk's Cap (Michigan Lily)

This is my favorite July wildflower, followed closely by the butterfly weed. The intense red and petal design drew my attention to this particular flower. Do you see the diamond made by the petals? Playing with the f stops gave a muted green background. A soft vignette was also applied in Lightroom.

Color and Texture

The golden rod and red rock seem to go together as a bouquet of color.  Recorded during a shower which enhanced the color of the rock but not my comfort. This image is in stark contrast to yesterday's blog image.

Sumac Leaves

One of the earliest leaves to change color and one of the most intense colors of fall.

Changing Color

This sumac leaf starts the fall color season, the intense reds will soon follow.