Rock Falls, IL Fine Art Flowers

Fine Art Flowers, Rock Falls, Illinois

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We could not have asked for a better day to capture some images of the Sauk Valley's finest flora. With temps in the mid 70s and a clear blue sky, all that was needed was a bit of time to prepare for the expedition. What to take?

• A camera
• Tripod
• Map
• Filters
• Lens Cleaner
• Field Guide to Wild Flowers

Okay, so it was a short trip from Dixon to Rock Falls. I didn't need to pack a load of supplies. Plus, I knew where I was going to take my shots and I had a good idea before hand as to what was necessary. All in all it was a fun trip.

Flowers are willing subjects BUT they can be elusive. Wind played a minor factor in capturing the correct composition/framing. Shutter priority on my FinePix S700 along with its SuperMacro setting were up to the task.

I did do some tweaking in post camera on the White flowers. Using Picasa 2 --a Free Download for digital imaging. The yellow-orange day lillies did not need any post production. Of course, my rationale for doing the work in post camera editing was to bring out my "artistic" side. *Smile*

One of my favorite effects is the "focal black and white" that Picasa 2 offers. The white flowers lent themselves to this, and it was fun to do. Yes, fun! At the end of the day, shouldn't that be what creating art is about? As someone more famous than me once said, "Do what you love, the money will follow." I love photographing my surroundings. If you have read this far, I trust you do too.

take only pictures, leave only footprints

-ww