I love seeing (and photographing) the Asiatic lilies at local botanical gardens. Their big bold blossoms always stand out in any scene. It seems like most of the asiatic lilies I photograph are a beautiful shade of pink. Every now and then, I find some white ones in great condition and in wonderful light to photograph.
Probably my favorite white lily is the Eyeliner Lily. The little bits of brown around the edges of the petals define the petals the way a woman’s eyeliner can define her eyes.
Eyeliner Lily © 2009 Patty Hankins
Eyeliner Lily © 2014 Patty Hankins
Eyeliner Lily © 2014 Patty Hankins
Crystal Blanca is a big bold lily with pure white petals
Crystal Blanca Lily © 2014 Patty Hankins
Zambesi is another lily with pure white petals. Usually I find the asiatic lilies indoors in the conservatories – this set of Zambesi lilies were outdoors in beautiful summer sunlight.
Zambesi Lily © 2013 Patty Hankins
Zambesi Lily © 2013 Patty Hankins
Zambesi Lily © 2013 Patty Hankins
Do you have a favorite white lily? If so – let me know in comments. I’m always on the lookout for more wonderful lilies to photograph