50/365 Lily season

I can hardly believe that the point in the spring/summer season has arrived when the lilies begin blooming. These big, showy flowers have always been one of my favorite varieties to photograph -- and this year is no different!

This is one of a series of day lilies growing by the pond at my parents' house. I like photographing it from this angle, because the surface of the pond in the background makes a great, solid backdrop for the bright orange flower.

Summer is here!

Camera: Canon 40D, 1/125s, f/4.5 at ISO 100 at about 6:30 p.m.