Best Article on Photography “The ‘Art’ of Daylily Photography” by Jerry Gantar – Spring 2017
If you’re aiming for cleaner backgrounds, truer color, and sharper blooms in your photos, this featured PDF is worth a quick read. “The ‘Art’ of Daylily Photography” shares practical techniques you can use right away—whether you shoot with a phone, a compact camera, or an SLR.
You’ll learn tips like:
- When to avoid harsh midday sun and why diffused light (overcast/hazy days) can make colors look more saturated and shadows less distracting.
- How changing aperture (f-stops) affects depth of field, and how to decide between sharper overall detail vs. a softer/blurred background.
- Composition ideas (including experimenting with angles) and how to reduce background distractions (“hot spots,” clutter) by adjusting angle and zoom.
- Why a tripod helps with stability, framing, and longer exposures, especially when using higher f-stops.
- Close-up options (macro lens vs. close-up filters) and how to approach tiny details like raindrops for more striking images.
