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Beginners’ Tips for Digital Photography of Flowers |
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Written by OpenDP
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
 As spring approaches, Mother Nature’s wild wonders can be found just about everywhere. From rosebuds to daisies, buttercups to common wildflowers, plants and flowers abound, providing magnificent subjects for photographers both advanced and amateur.
Flower photography typically falls under the category of macro photography, which simply means the images shot by photographers are equal in size or larger than the actual object. Because these shots are taken extremely close up, the detail expressed in your digital photography efforts will be highly magnified and quite amazing. To follow are a few tips for beginners on photography of flowers.
To take sharp, steady pictures use a tripod. Camera shake and an unsteady hand in general may cause blurry images or photos that are not centered properly. A tripod significantly improves the sharpness of your subject.
Simulate backgrounds if necessary. Something as simple as a piece of colored paper can present a clean background that won’t distract attention from your subject.
Focus on focus. Read your camera’s user manual for best results and learn how to set your camera on “spot focus” mode. This allows the photographer to see whatever the camera focuses. In most cases, your camera’s auto focus mode should be fine for flower photography.
In most cases, avoid using the camera’s direct flash. Shoot using direct daylight whenever possible. The on-camera flash often creates unnatural looking photographs, mainly due to its intense brightness at such close proximity to the subject, and sometimes the flash may also be in the wrong position to take a great photo.
Furthermore, you may wish to consider using a daylight balanced compact fluorescent bulb to add the proper lighting to your photos. The lighting these bulbs exude looks natural and generates minimal heat, conveniently providing the photographer with hours of comfortable shooting time without the risk of overheating.
Take several photographs, no matter what you’re shooting. Change positions, try new angles with the lens and adjust settings if you are comfortable with your digital camera. Photos of still plants and flowers will be fine with a low ISO. If your digital camera has one, try shooting in macro mode. It is often identified by a small flower logo on your device.
Plan the perfect photographic opportunities. An early morning photo session in your garden or a late afternoon shoot in a beautiful meadow brimming with wildflowers creates the prime opportunity for taking great photos. Morning dewdrops add an enchanting element of newness to your flower photographs. A brilliant yellow, pink, orange, red and purple sunset inspires awe and wonder at nature’s radiance.
Allow nature’s natural processes to guide you in your quest for breath-taking photographs. Also, don’t neglect the change of seasons! Spring thaw, autumn leaves, pure white snow and glorious summer days will all contribute to a marvelous flower photo session.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 February 2006 )
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