Backlit

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One of the things I like about this time of the year is that I can come home from work, eat a little supper, then pick up the camera and go outside and the light is just about right for picture-taking.

I’m the first to admit that I have a lot to learn about making a good image with backlit subjects. But I have fun trying.

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Napaea dioica (Glade Mallow) – another tall (6-foot or more) plant. Great palmate leaves.
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Borage
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An interesting effect, er flaw.
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When looking for good backlit subjects, I always remind myself to put the sun at my back and take a different look at the subject.
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Back to the grass.
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3 thoughts on “Backlit”

  1. I think that what I like most about taking pictures with backlighting is that it makes me look like a better photographer than I am. But I do try to site some plants with thought to the early morning or late evening sun streaming through them, so I get to enjoy it even if I don’t get photos of it.

    What kind of grass was the one that you photographed? Does it have a yellowish cast to the leaves, or is it just looking that way with the backlighting?

  2. I believe I will have to give this a try. It seems that the best time for this will be late afternoon/early evening. Pass the bugspray, will you?

    Robin
    Gardening Examiner

  3. You make it look so easy. Paul James talked about this effect in one of his episodes today, and I agree the result can be spectacular. Unfortunately, I have a wall of trees on the south and west sides of my property and houses and a retaining wall (tall) on the east side. I might be able to get a bit of the effect on part of the south side, but I’m glad to know I can come here and enjoy your backlit plants.

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