PlantFiles Pictures: Daylily 'Ruby Stella', 0 by bob47

bob47 wrote:
Agree, the Ruby Stella is an impressive daylily.

What works for me is :

- join a DC photo forum and jump in, to learn.
- keep the DC very still during shooting, use tripod and
remote release (or use the timer).
- use exposure bracketing to later choose the best.
- use fill flash to bring out the throat area when needed.
- get a good image editor and learn it well.
(note, DC=dig cam)

The biggest help for me was joining a Minolta DC forum
since I have a Minolta DC. Its a 7Hi but Nikon 5700 has
similar features. These are 5 mp DCs but a 3 or 4 mp should
do as well. I had a Minolta S404 and graduated to a 7Hi.
One of the best values today would be the Minolta S414.
I think I could duplicate these daylily JPEGs with a S414.
I'm not pushing Minolta over any other, I'm just familiar
with their line and enjoy the unofficial friendly forum at:
http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/241401

Here's a high contrast Rose image.... Bob