The talented Anne Daiva taught me a couple of things about photography, and the significance of natural light. Anne takes stunning photographs of babies and families with artistry and depth. When she mentioned taking her outdoor photos at the beginning or the end of the day, I took notice.
Coincidentally, those of us with fair skin and freckles are better off in the garden at the beginning and end of the day. I’m usually outdoors when the sun is up but not yet heating my bare shoulders.
Though I’ll never be the photographer that Anne is, I do enjoy playing with my camera while allowing the powerful sun to work its magic. Here are a few:
Coleus
Let the sun shine through
Tower of Succulents
July 31st, 7:12 pm
Grasses at sunset
July 31st, 7:10 pm
Mighty Mouse
July 31st, 7:11 pm
To quote an old Irish saying, ‘may the sun shine warm upon your face.’ Have a great weekend.
Gardening Nirvana 
The play of light and shade is gorgeous Alys – I wonder if maybe I should take my photos outside at sunset …. Mmmm-mmm – If you see a sudden improvement in my art you’ll know why! 🙂
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Give it a try. I know you’ll be sold on the idea going forward. The light is amazing.
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Natural light always works for me too. I never like photo’s taken with a flash. I skipped over to Anne’s site, my gosh she’s a talented woman. Did she do your garden photo’s you use for your Gravatar Alys?
I always admire your close up’s so much. that Coleus shot is just perfection. I’m looking forward to visiting with your Mighty Mouse too. I wish I could read his little mind, it’s just so obvious that he adores you. He’s so attentive and I love the back lighting. I can almost count his whiskers. I can’t get Petals to stand still for 2 seconds for me.
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When the boys were very young, the school photographer took outdoor photos. I loved them. So much nicer than the typical indoor staged shots.
Yes, Anne did my Gravatar which I should have mentioned in the post. She’s wonderful. Thanks for checking out her site.
As for Mouse, it is amazing I get any shots at all as he too is constantly on the move. Today he climbed from the outdoor table into my lap while I was photographing seeds. He got the lens wet with his cute little nose. Character though and through.
You have great shots of Petals and Blossum! I adore all of them.
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Thanks Alys ! I take many many photographs with hopes a couple will be good….that’s the trick for me 😀
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Me too. I’ve taken over 125 shots, just to land three good ones.
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Gorgeous photos! What camera do you use?
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Thank you, Anna. I’m using a Nikon D90. I love it for its ease of use though I still have much to learn.
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I’m with you on the time to be outside since I’m fair also. But I think all your photos are wonderful. I just point and shoot and hope the camera gets what I’m trying to see.
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Thanks, Marlene. I really appreciate that.
Yes, the curse of the pale skin. I’m over it now, but for years I was so jealous of those who could get a tan and not worry about the heat.
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So lovely!
Mighty Mouse looks mightily content in that photo…. 🙂
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Thank you. He’s definitely got the happy gene, that kitty. He seems to really enjoy life.
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=^..^=
Mouse was here
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I loved your Tower of Succulents, what a great idea. I have the empty pots and have succulents in 4″ pots that would work excellently…thank you for the inspiration.
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Thanks for stopping by, Seattle Charlie. I’ve really had fun with that tower of pots. Please share a photo of yours if you decide to create one of your own.
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Nice photos
Regards
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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I love all the pictures. You really are quite good with the camera!
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Thank you, Sharon. I enjoy it so much.
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