tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post690450662911160211..comments2024-01-03T02:26:23.899-08:00Comments on A Gardener in Progress: Seeing things in another light.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-40623505813520415032010-07-25T12:56:45.716-07:002010-07-25T12:56:45.716-07:00Hi Catherine, I've found that later, say aroun...Hi Catherine, I've found that later, say around 8:30 is a great time for picture taking. The sun isn't quite off the horizon but because it's not beating down on my plants there is less contrast between sun and shade. And then there's always Picasa and MS Picture Manager to smooth things out. Do you use them? I rely heavily on them. <br /><br />I'm not really a huge fan of yellow but your Yarrow/Coreopsis combo is absolutely stellar! The color similarities juxtaposed by the different flower and foliage shapes is just outstanding, girl! Seriously beautiful! <br /><br />I think the Preziosa is still in flux. Mine looks kind of blue too but it's not finished. I think purple is next. <br /><br />I've got 'Raspberry Wine' and it is a beaut all right. Yours looks delightful with the blue hydrangeas behind it. <br /><br />Sorry the squirrels are such little devils. I wonder if you put chicken wire around the hole where you plant the lily bulbs the squirrels won't be able to get them. I've heard this works but since I don't have squirrels [cats] I haven't tried it. It does work when set atop freshly worked soil to keep my cats from using it. <br /><br />Your 'Inspiration' Clemmie is beautiful. Sorry about 'Josphine.' This same thing happened to my 'Kathleen Dunbar.' I just went out there one day and she was toast. Weird. <br /><br />Too warm down here. 97 yesterday and already 79 at 1:00PM today. Hopefully a cool down is on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-54050283925270994622010-07-24T14:10:05.542-07:002010-07-24T14:10:05.542-07:00oh no ~ what a bummer about 'Josephine' ~ ...oh no ~ what a bummer about 'Josephine' ~ it seems she's been a struggle for you. Maybe it's not meant to be?? I can't say my luck has been that much better tho ~ I only got two blooms this year and now she's not liking being fertilized. Hopefully, like Marnie said, she'll surprise you and make a come back.<br />I love talking about photography too. I would say do whatever you've been doing ~ your photos are usually wonderful. I do like the evening light (since I'm never up early in the morning) so that's when I try to take most of my photos. <br />'Inspiration' is beautiful. Glad you're having nice summer weather. It will be gone too fast, won't it?Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-1529705731284317772010-07-23T18:03:32.594-07:002010-07-23T18:03:32.594-07:00Catherine, I'm a fan of coreopsis verticillata...Catherine, I'm a fan of coreopsis verticillata, and I especially like the combination with your red valerian. Nice! -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-78367710763922019452010-07-23T17:58:01.552-07:002010-07-23T17:58:01.552-07:00For a future project. Could we see pictures of the...For a future project. Could we see pictures of the whole, instead of just isolated flowers? It is a pleasure for this horticultural creative critic, to judge and evaluate, composition, contrasts of form, texture, shape and else...Until then.<br /><br />From the Caribbean....antigonum cajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227233232030093487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-958380051566472132010-07-23T13:03:04.358-07:002010-07-23T13:03:04.358-07:00Catherine, Your hydrangeas are fabulous! Not only ...Catherine, Your hydrangeas are fabulous! Not only the ones shown in this post, but the lacecaps etc that you showed recently. I especially love the shot with the monarda in front of two hydrangeas. Your photos all look great and they always do. You have such a glorious garden, Catherine!<br />Hugs and blessings, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-47731377443388859902010-07-23T08:42:08.808-07:002010-07-23T08:42:08.808-07:00Thank you everyone for stopping by and for the tip...Thank you everyone for stopping by and for the tips as well. I've learned so much about photography since starting blogging. I just may try getting up really early one morning and seeing how the lighting is.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-88131837281168331112010-07-23T07:59:26.309-07:002010-07-23T07:59:26.309-07:00The pictures are great. Thanks for sharing your p...The pictures are great. Thanks for sharing your photo experiment with us:) I'l have to try some evening shots myself. Sometimes shots with flash after dark are pretty amazing too.Scott Kronabetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881647309024451213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-91765350711386257152010-07-23T07:58:20.831-07:002010-07-23T07:58:20.831-07:00Thats an amazing Tamora Rose. I'd say its in l...Thats an amazing Tamora Rose. I'd say its in league with <a href="http://www.gardenpipl.com/garden/birthe/abraham-darby" rel="nofollow">Abraham Darby</a> :)Garden Muchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762977407717629802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-75188580796572438782010-07-23T07:56:25.585-07:002010-07-23T07:56:25.585-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Garden Muchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762977407717629802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-72401177817233331432010-07-23T07:22:33.673-07:002010-07-23T07:22:33.673-07:00Hi Catherine. Tamora is beautiful!!! I know what...Hi Catherine. Tamora is beautiful!!! I know what you mean about photographing at the 'best' times of the day. Since I work, my photos have to be taken before 6:30 am or after 6:30 pm. Sometimes it's much too dark here, especially in the am. <br /><br />I've had clematis wilt and disappear only to return the next spring. Nellie Mosier has done it more than once. Don't five up hope.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-11629595538045453612010-07-23T05:36:28.530-07:002010-07-23T05:36:28.530-07:00Your pictures look great and your blooms are lovel...Your pictures look great and your blooms are lovely! I prefer garden photos taken in the shade - the colours come out better.Heather at Dusty Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565338162713435397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-57191806755931889932010-07-23T03:31:09.715-07:002010-07-23T03:31:09.715-07:00Light changes the way we feel...when it's sunn...Light changes the way we feel...when it's sunny,shady or that more enchanting light of dusk and dawn.<br />Lovely shots. The Clematis is so special.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-4421446893887970352010-07-23T02:14:04.337-07:002010-07-23T02:14:04.337-07:00Stopping back by to say I am on blog break to help...Stopping back by to say I am on blog break to help my brother relocate for a job. I'll still be visiting with you. Hope you have a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-42967649673451400072010-07-22T22:08:49.227-07:002010-07-22T22:08:49.227-07:00Wow - those turned out great! I'm too impatien...Wow - those turned out great! I'm too impatient to wait for the right light. I grab the camera & go!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596276645644908057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-9528782826748734362010-07-22T21:49:15.818-07:002010-07-22T21:49:15.818-07:00Hi Catherine,
I love how your garden looks with t...Hi Catherine,<br /><br />I love how your garden looks with the evening shadows. I try to take pictures in the evening as well, but usually to escape the heat of the afternoon :-)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-22955177467927453962010-07-22T19:35:39.596-07:002010-07-22T19:35:39.596-07:00Love the pantaloons, Catherine! Your photos are gr...Love the pantaloons, Catherine! Your photos are great - no matter when you take them. :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-47103055393744319152010-07-22T19:28:13.637-07:002010-07-22T19:28:13.637-07:00I find your Hydrangea 'Preziosa' intriguin...I find your Hydrangea 'Preziosa' intriguing. Really? It's a nice dark pink a couple of years ago? How come it is blue this year around?MinnieRunnerhttp://minniemadz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-68608836647028454842010-07-22T19:15:54.719-07:002010-07-22T19:15:54.719-07:00The evening light does add a nice touch to your ph...The evening light does add a nice touch to your photos. The Inspiration clematis photo was . . . inspiring! Very nice. I keep meaning to get up super early and get the soft sunrise light, but haven't made it out of bed at 4:30 or 5 yet. Maybe someday . .VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-36264724331632817322010-07-22T19:14:38.546-07:002010-07-22T19:14:38.546-07:00All of your blooms are so pretty!All of your blooms are so pretty!meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-64777920533269806862010-07-22T18:57:16.304-07:002010-07-22T18:57:16.304-07:00Gorgeous photos! I find my pictures generally loo...Gorgeous photos! I find my pictures generally look best in the late afternoon/early evening.Aaerelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129994850811861751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-61290315370170070122010-07-22T16:58:05.459-07:002010-07-22T16:58:05.459-07:00Beautiful pictures Catherine! I really struggle wi...Beautiful pictures Catherine! I really struggle with time of day for photos, mine seem to be either too washed out (midday) or not quite enough light to capture the colours.Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-27835113802365193762010-07-22T15:59:46.875-07:002010-07-22T15:59:46.875-07:00I agree...the monarda with the hydrangeas is a win...I agree...the monarda with the hydrangeas is a winning combo! Photographers refer to the hour or so just as the sun rises and sets as the "Golden Hour", and generally, is the best time of day for most pictures, whether they be flowers or landscapes. The slanted light not only adds depth to shadows, but the light is cutting through alot of atmospheric haze and dust, softening the light and often times actually tinting it a warm, golden color. This has the effect of warming colors and making them more vibrant. To be honest, though, the absolute best conditions for taking photos of your garden are on a foggy or overcast day. These conditions mimic a diffuser and offer the best light for flowers and foliage, nice and even lighting, with soft shadows and little glare.<br />Scottscottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-71743543043931715232010-07-22T15:32:41.752-07:002010-07-22T15:32:41.752-07:00Hasn't it been gorgeous? I've loved every...Hasn't it been gorgeous? I've loved every summery evening.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-79364270604448011682010-07-22T15:28:39.054-07:002010-07-22T15:28:39.054-07:00You should get/make a diffuser. Then you can take ...You should get/make a diffuser. Then you can take closeups any time of the day. Otherwise, there's always the old backlighting shot. I have a similar problem photographing some reds, as the camera has trouble reading them. <br />I hope your Clematis 'Josephine' comes back. They do sometimes.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960442494452732795.post-60919626460192982132010-07-22T14:14:22.350-07:002010-07-22T14:14:22.350-07:00You get some great photos, whenever you take them....You get some great photos, whenever you take them. And thank you - you've identified a flower I have been seeing a lot round here but didn't know its name - red valerian. :-)jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.com