Sunflowers
at
Rock Smith Farms
 

While the vibrant, strong sunflower is a recognized worldwide for its beauty, it is also an important source of food. Sunflower oil is a valued and healthy vegetable oil and sunflower seeds are enjoyed as a healthy, tasty snack and nutritious ingredient to many foods.

They are also beautiful to photograph.

There are several locations in Anderson County that grow sunflowers. Rock Smith Farms is easy to find and plenty of areas to park.  However, do not park on the gravel drive (road to his home).  Park on the grass.

Photo Suggestions

	The best time to shoot sunflowers is where they are blooming late June and most of July.
	The best time to photograph sunflowers or any flower is in the early morning.  You get the best light and no wind and it will be cooler.
	Sunflowers always face the sun, so you will get front lighting, however, try photographing a silhouette of the back of the flower.
	If you are interesting in photographing the seeds from the flower, then you will need to visit the field in late August or early September.

Driving Tips and Other Information

	Use GPS or a mapping program to get to the site.
	6625 SC Hwy 187 is located approximately a mile south of Pendleton High School.  If you are driving from the Clemson area, the field will be on your left next to the road.

Information compiled by Bob Spalding