We get our second wildflower bloom in Southeastern Arizona when the Summer Monsoon begins. After a week of rains the Common Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) start to sprout up along roadsides everywhere. Towering up to 9 feet tall, they're not easy to photograph for they bob about in the slightest breeze, and those yellow petals can burn out a Nikon sensor in a heartbeat if the Sun is out.
Once in a while, we get completely overcast days with no breeze whatsoever. When that happens I grab my camera gear, gulp down my coffee, and get out the door as fast as I can. "Good" weather like that provides a wonderful natural diffused light that is perfect for making soft and delicate images of these lovely wildflowers.
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Canvas & Prints: Pixels Images
Licensing Info: Pixels Licensing
Lens: 105 mm f/2.8
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f4
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 250
Date: 2013-08-29
Time: 08:14:57