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Gray Days = Great Flower Light

August 8, 2022

ISO 250, f14@250, 95mm macro lens

Yesterday (8.7) was gray with more than enough rain here around the old camera clubhouse. Fortunately, we had the greenhouses at the Chicago Botanic Garden for a backup plan since the Sunday morning Composition class was rained in. The sun made a cameo appearance towards the end of the afternoon so I was able to get outside with macro lens, tripod and a faithful camera. Since the sun had what, I must assume, was a short-term contract the actual happiness continued since gray days are perfect for visually exploring color shadings texture. Slow down, dial in an ISO of around 200 and f 11 or 14 and use manual focus. If ever a tripod was your friend, you can count on that happening now.

f14 @ 160, 95mm macro focal length The sun dropped by for a moment.

150mm, f14 @ 125 If you time it right, the rain water will still be waiting for you.

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