These Swamp Lilies happily growing in the Florida Everglades are about the size of the palm of my hand but appear much larger. My camera’s wide angle lens was just a few inches from the flowers. The lens was set at its smallest opening (f/22) allowing everything from the lily to the distant clouds to be in focus and giving the appearance that the blooms are much larger than they are. An example of photographic perspective, where objects in the foreground appear larger than those in the distance.
Everglades Swamp Lily in Perspective
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restlessjo
27 May 2013Beautiful, Ron. A professional’s approach. 🙂
fotograffer
28 May 2013Hi Jo. Thank you for the thoughtful comment. We try.
catbirdinoman
28 May 2013This photo is stunning, Ron. You’re really an amazing photographer. 🙂
fotograffer
28 May 2013Thank you Cathy. Your very kind my friend.
The Wanderlust Gene
28 May 2013It’s a lovely photograph of the lilies in their natural habitat – and to understand how you took it was a real treat.
fotograffer
28 May 2013Thank you Meredith. The Everglades are one of my favorites for photography.
ilargia64
28 May 2013I LOVE it Ron!!!! So beautiful and delicate!!!! Certainly, perspective can change everything…(ven our feelings about our own experiences!!!!)
fotograffer
28 May 2013As always, thank you for your kind comment. I love the juxtaposition of the name “Swamp Lily” and the delicate beauty of the bloom. As you say, perspective can change everything.
blueberriejournal
28 May 2013gorgeous.
fotograffer
28 May 2013Thank you so much and thanks for visiting.
Indira
28 May 2013Beautiful.
fotograffer
28 May 2013Thank you.
Tina Schell
28 May 2013Wonderful shot Ron! Love it.
fotograffer
28 May 2013Thank you Tina.
Colline
2 Jun 2013Your position when shooting has resulted in a very effective photo.