On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Dutchman's Breeches does it for me, though it looks more like a gaggle
>> of small birdlets clamoring for food. <g>
>>
>
> Dutchman's Breeches have been the only flower that consistently foils me.
> I've never been able to get what deem to be a successful picture of them.
> They have this waxy surface and, I think, a substantial reflection in the IR
> and/or UV range.
>
> The best images (and I'm using the term loosely) have been with film, but
> I've never gotten a good shot with digital.
They are similar as a species to Bleeding Heart, which I also find
difficult to capture satisfactorily, but they are also white and
easily blown out. Exp comp of -1 EV is a good starting-point. What
you will do about the wind comes next. Also, lying flat to the ground
is a drag. I always forget my bean bag.
Joel W.
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