The longest days of summer are nearly here emphasizing the movement of the seasons as well as the beauty of their timing. Early mornings or late evenings are a delight to get caught up in the colors and textures of the gardens. Sunshine low to the horizon is especially conducive to backlighting flowers and blooms. They appear different from the bulk of sunshine hours as they provide yet another perspective to view the garden. Through the camera lens, backlighting illuminates in new ways offering a distinct perspective not seen at other moments of the day.

Similarly, backstories illumin...