Life cycle study - Lily of the Valley

[Bambi]

wow, I didn't know that either. thanks for sharing this .

[QuietOne]

I didn't know, either. Wonder what else it'll surprise you with?

[Wicked Dark]

I know huh? Amazing what one learns when one slows down enough to look. Story of my life, going too fast.

[Wicked Dark]

It's wicked hot today, but I noticed the lily of the valley are starting to die back and so I stuck it out for a few photos, but then gave up. Maybe tomorrow won't be so wretched outside.



E-30 w/12-60mm resting on a bag of barley on the walk. ISO 200, f9, 6/10th sec w/a polarizer.

[Wicked Dark]

OK, one more from this morning when it wasn't so breezy or so hot -



E-30 | OM 90mm f2 macro | probably f8 | 4/10 sec | ISO 200

More here if you want to check it out - Wicked Dark blog

[Marko]

LOVE the yellowy/brown tones here in shot 1, extremely well rendered!

[Wicked Dark]

thanks man. I dig that one myself. I like the depth in it.

[QuietOne]

The first one gets my vote, too. And if you've suddenly acquired cooler weather, please share it.

[JAS_Photo]

Love the first one on this page as well!

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks guys. It's been a fun little project.
Thunderstorm came through about 4 yesterday and cleared out the heat & humidity so today it's only supposed to be in the 80s. If the dew point stays in the 60s we should be OK.