Pink Kaffir Lily
Weekly favourite photo - 23/03/2025
When I am not exploring my local nature reserves or tending to my own garden, I can often be found photographing flowers in local public gardens.
I have a huge collection of flower photographs, many of which I submit to online microstock agencies, which brings in a small but very welcome income.
This weeks favourite photo is of a beautiful pink Kaffir lily (Hesperantha coccinea), also known as river lily or crimson flag.
Despite their common name, Kaffir lilies are not lilies at all, but are related to irises. They flower in autumn and are happy growing beside ponds and streams, but are not fussy and will happily grow in most locations as long as they are well watered in summer.
This specimen was photographed just after a rain shower in the lovely gardens at Burnby Hall, East Yorkshire.
Technical Information
Camera: Olympus E-M1 MarkII
Lens: Olympus 12-45 Pro
Aperture: f4
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
ISO: 100
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That’s a stunner Angie, a beautiful flower and wonderful photograph 👏
Oh this is a gorgeous picture, Angie! Love it! The drops of water really finish the picture.