ENTRY DESCRIPTION
I love a good, swirly, twisty, corn lily. It seems that a corn lily can be captured from any angle, giving the impression that the "photographic design" will naturally emerge. However, upon closer examination, considerable effort is required to determine which part of the swirly-leafed plant to photograph and which design elements, if any, should be incorporated. I've discovered that opposing shapes can be very attractive in design, and this corn lily featured sections of leaves with opposing shapes that were quite appealing. The low-hanging clouds and gentle rain created a soft, diffused light, which was perfect for photography, and, as an added bonus, ensured that we introverted photographers had the trail all to ourselves. Considering that the leafy swirls, from the topmost layer to the bottom, acted as a backdrop for the uniquely shaped leaves, I decided to create a focus stack using several images to guarantee that nearly all the leaves were in focus.

AUTHOR
I am the husband of a great wife, and we have been married 53 years. We have eleven grandchildren.

I have been a non-professional photographer for more than fifty years, with a great appreciation for landscape photography. I enjoy both the art and science of photography and for the continuing physical ability to explore and discover.

Years ago, I designed and built wooden view cameras for my personal use. I spent many hours in darkrooms and twice I served Ansel Adams as a technical assistant at his workshops in both Yosemite Valley and Pebble Beach, both in California.

I use my website to periodically re-enjoy and re-remember my adventures, discoveries, and exploration.

Psalms 19

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