It's a scorching, overcast, and humid day here in the UK; much too hot for my fatigue to be out of the house with the camera. So here are some of my favourite flower shots I've taken in the past.
I found this Iris after a rain storm at Center Parcs' Elveden Forest. Droplets of water on plants make for an interesting detail that enhances the overall composition.
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer |  @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | 6.81mm |
| Exposure | 1/1900 sec |
| ISO | 42 |
| Camera | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
| Lens | Pixel 6 Pro Back Camera |
| Taken | Tuesday, 31 May 2022 14:28 |
This photo was taken at a Garden Center near my home; I loved the simple blooms and the repeating pattern, beautiful flowers:
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/8 |
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Exposure | 1/250 sec |
| ISO | 360 |
| Camera | Nikon D5300 |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| Taken | Sunday, 01 September 2019 11:08 |
I took this in the spring this year on one of my many walks; at the time, it was approaching sunset, and the light of the sun was golden enough to make these flower heads glow:
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Exposure | 1/500 sec |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera | Sony A6600 |
| Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM |
| Taken | Sunday, 27 March 2022 18:49 |
I took this while away at Spring Harvest at Butlin's Skegness Resort. I was in a wheelchair because of the Long-Covid. However, that let me get some nice lower angle shots than I would have standing up.
A low-angle shot of a single red tulip
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/5 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Exposure | 1/500 sec |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera | Sony A6600 |
| Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM |
| Taken | Wednesday, 13 April 2022 12:00 |
I think many people, like me, detest this plant. It has a habit of ruining borders and lawns and is persistently hard to eliminate. There is a simple beauty to the yellow flower heads, though.
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/2.5 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Exposure | 1/4000 sec |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera | Sony A6600 |
| Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM |
| Taken | Wednesday, 20 April 2022 14:05 |
I'm not sure where I found this flower, likely another one of my walks. But the colourful blooms paired with a shallow depth of field created a nice effect in the lens.
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/2.5 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Exposure | 1/4000 sec |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera | Sony A6600 |
| Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM |
| Taken | Wednesday, 20 April 2022 14:11 |
These Snapdragons (Antirrhinum) come up in my garden every year. In theory, Snapdragons are annuals, but some survive a mild winter and self-seed readily. They are a beautiful plant with lots of showy blooms:
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Photographer | @richardslater |
| F-Stop | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Exposure | 1/3200 sec |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera | Sony A6600 |
| Lens | Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM |
| Taken | Thursday, 05 May 2022 15:04 |
I hope you managed to stay cool today if you are in Europe, and I hope you enjoyed the photos. If I have earned a follow, vote, or a tip, I thank you for your support.