Another batch of pictures from Shakerag Hollow. I'm actually not a big fan of photographing flowers. It seems that the flowers do most of the work. They don't put up a fuss, however, and for that reason make excellent subjects, especially when trying out new techniques. Editing these pictures required new software and several hours working with larger RAW files. There are several benefits to shooting RAW, and I need to become more proficient with the process. JPEG is much easier for online use, but requires a good deal of color adjustment.















All Images ©2009 Greg Petropoulos

Shakerag Hollow

Took a hike through Shakerag Hollow to photograph wild flowers. Trillium were most abundant, but I did manage to find Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria), Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), and a few, as yet, unidentified specimens. Wild flowers tend to be "shy," unwilling to make showy displays of vibrant colors. Yet vibrant colors are not lacking. They just require an observant eye, and a willingness to get down on all fours to get the right angle and light. The Hollow itself was almost devoid of color. Patches of green were just beginning to appear in some places, but on the whole it was hardly the place one would expect to see flowers in full bloom.















All Images ©2009 Greg Petropoulos