Peter Cheung
July 2025 - Tiger Lily
About the Image(s)
I took this photo last week while hiking in Tiger Mountain, WA. There were quite a lot of beautiful tiger lilies and other wildflowers blooming along the hiking trail. I didn't bring a macro lens, so I just used a standard zoom lens to capture this lily. The camera settings were Sony a7rIIIa, Sony 24-105mm, f/8, 105mm, 1/60 sec, ISO 400. In post-processing, I made the background to be completely dark and sharpened the image slightly. I also cropped the image to make the lily look closer and larger.
5 comments posted
Peter: This is a lovely capture of tiger lilies. From a viewer's eye, the light appears to be coming in on the right side of the photo. The main petal (actually called a tepal) is a bit over exposed at the top because of the light. This is not difficult to correct. Also, I would minimize the white spots on the flower; which, again, is not difficult to correct (either through Lightroom or Photo Shop). On the main stem, I would have put more green where the color is a light grey. Your choice of a black background certainly shows off the beautiful complimentary colors of Mother Nature. Beautiful flower. Posted: 07/17/2025 00:34:07
Lovely image Peter. I especially like it that the water drips include reflections. Nice composition and treatment of depth of field. The bright yellow takes center stage and grabs the eye. You enhanced this effect with the black background. The details of the moisture on the flower helps create a 3D effect and pleases the eye. Posted: 07/17/2025 13:22:15
Peter, this is a beautifully captured tiger lily, and your use of a standard zoom lens while hiking is commendable - it shows great adaptability. The black background effectively isolates the subject, making the vibrant yellow tones pop and allowing the viewer to fully appreciate the flower's structure and dew detail. The water droplets, especially those with visible reflections, add a tactile quality and contribute to a pleasing 3D effect.
I agree with Ricarda - while the composition and color treatment are strong, there's room to fine-tune the exposure. The white spots on the petal could be softened for a cleaner finish and more natural tonal continuity.
Overall, a strong image with rich visual appeal and thoughtful post-processing choices that elevate the final result. Posted: 07/19/2025 07:05:08
I agree with Ricarda - while the composition and color treatment are strong, there's room to fine-tune the exposure. The white spots on the petal could be softened for a cleaner finish and more natural tonal continuity.
Overall, a strong image with rich visual appeal and thoughtful post-processing choices that elevate the final result. Posted: 07/19/2025 07:05:08
A notable advantage of the image is the sharp focus on the flower and the individual water droplets, but a sharper focus on the water droplets themselves could have further enhanced their drama and delicate details. Posted: 07/19/2025 08:55:57
Good color and detail, Peter. I like your choice to darken the background; it makes this a really strong picture. In addition to the comments above, I find the flower just a touch soft. Posted: 07/20/2025 20:53:21