Picture Choices
| Family Albums | Knowing which Family a flower belongs to is a tremendous advantage when trying to identify and learn. Many of the best books are arranged by family so some knowledge is most helpful in finding the information you need. This section takes you through some of the more important families found in the Tahoe area and shows a sample of flowers. If your want to learn more, sign up for one of my hikes or take a class at the Lake Tahoe Community College. |
| Roger's Best | Only some of my flower photos make it out of the computer and onto the walls of my home. Roger's Best are usually larger flowers that enable me to produce a nice 8X10 print. Of course the other criteria is a good "shot". Enjoy. |
| Belly Flowers | Unless you have a trained eye, you are more likely to step on these flowers as see them :(. They are low to the ground and small, generally less than a quarter of an inch. Getting a good photograph requires getting close to the ground - that's right - on your belly. Along with my elbows this makes for a perfect natural tripod :). I expect you will be surprised at the beauty and detail of these little wonders. I carry a 25X's magnifier called a Discovery Scope to get a close look. Everyone marvels at the new world they see when they use the Scope. Buy it online by Googling "discovery scope". |
| Fun Flowers | I have many flower pictures that just do not fit into any category. I just like them. Sometimes its the composition of the flower. Other times it is just a "shot" that hits me. So feel free to browse and enjoy. |