Humboldt's Lily (Lilium humboldtii), California.The stems of these flowers grow up to five feet tall, and the flowers themselves are pretty big too: the one pictured here was about six inches tall.I went on a long search for this flower last year, and finally found one in perfect lighting conditions: it had just rained the night before, and there was a thick overcast sky all morning.For tips on photographing wildflowers, check out my free eBook, 13 tips for better wildflower photography
close up image of Lilium philadelphicum andinum PRAIRIE LILY at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - single bloom highlighting stigma and anther detail
close up image of Lilium philadelphicum andinum PRAIRIE LILY at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - single specimen highlighting petals, stamen, and carpel
close up image of Lilium philadelphicum andinum PRAIRIE LILY at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - single bloom looking down highlighting spots at base of petals
field image of Lilium philadelphicum andinum PRAIRIE LILY at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - single specimen showing solitary erect bloom and scattered lance-shaped leaves