Photographing Daylilies

We've had light rain on and off overnight and this morning. Luckily, it doesn't stop the daylilies from blooming. It can make it difficult for photographing them sometimes, though. I thought for this post that I would include some tips for photographing daylilies, after showing today's new blooms, of course.

Chicago Atlas



Sabine Baur



Moristar Mix
(Unknown Hemerocallis Distributed by Moristar)



Summer Wine


Photos belong to kbgardenblog.blogspot.com and may not be used without permission.

Tips for photographing daylilies:

1. Early morning gives the best light on a day that promises to be bright and sunny. However, depending on how early you are, sometimes the flowers may not be fully open. (Still, try to avoid the noonday and bright afternoon sun.)


2. On a rainy day, photograph early since the rain can batter or waterlog the petals.


3. An overcast day gives the best photos because of the even lighting.


4. Be careful of photographing flowers that are partly in the sun, partly in the shade. Stand so your shadow blocks the sun on the flower, then let the camera expose for shade. Otherwise, part of the flower will be overexposed.


5. If your camera does not automatically rotate photos, and you can't recall the correct way to orient the flower, remember that in daylilies the stamens always point upwards.