Composing new arrangements

The Easter Lillies in the stores inspired me to compose some fresh photographic reference for some new paintings.  I thought I'd compose outside, might make for some interesting backgrounds, though the lighting was a little flatter than I'd have liked.

My eldest son, was home from school (mildly) sick. He helped out, though he also played with some toy cars and kept sneaking them in to my compositions! :-)

One of the best parts, at the end of an intensive photo shoot, is eating the proceeds - though the flowers don't taste that good!