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- December 22, 2010, 12:51:29 PM- Look at the flower from different angles in your preview LCD or viewfinder. You might see a shadow that is pleasing - or not so pleasing. Notice how the light plays from different angles. Also look at the flower from different angles. Try lying on the ground for a bug's eye view or holding the camera high above the flower for a bird's eye view.,You are not allowed to view links.
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These are all things that can be easily avoidable.
- Look for a flower with pristine, undamaged petals. Or if you find a flower that's almost perfect,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, except for a ragged petal or two, simply remove them. If doing so will leave a noticeable space, look for another flower.
Then focus on the part of the image you want to be the sharpest - this could be the stamen, a ladybug, etc. Then holding very steady, press the shutter.
The first thing to do is plan to take your flower pictures when the lighting is good and the wind is still. Even the most gentle breeze can cause enough of a quiver in the stem to create blur in a close up. Usually the calmest time of day is around dawn. This is also a time when you'll often find the best lighting.
- Also look at the tones in the background. Contrasting tones will make your image stand out.
As you can see, flower photography is all about detail. And how you display your beautiful flower images also matters so make sure to display it in a picture frame that nicely offsets the flower.
Flower Photography - Basics for Taking Great Flower Photos
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Another problem many beginning flower photographers have is getting photos that are blurry or out of focus.
Next it's time to compose your picture.
The other main cause of blurry or out of focus flower pictures is the camera, more specifically taking a close up without the proper setting. Depending on how close of a shot you want, set your camera to Portrait or Macro. The latter allows you to shoot from within one inch to a foot (check the camera's manual). If using manual settings, choose a wide aperture (small F-stop number). All of the above settings sharpen the subject and put the background out of focus, even blur it.
- Don't cast a shadow over the flower. And if the flower is back lit (which can create a nice, iridescent effect),You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, avoid lens flare by using a lens shade or wearing a broad brim hat to prevent light from entering the lens.
But if you're not an early bird, you can still catch that perfect flower shot. Other good times for lighting are the hour before sunset and anytime there is high overcast (bright overcast). These times provide soft light without the harsh shadows. The times just after dawn and before sunset add a warm glow. And if it's always breezy, set up a blind or makeshift windbreak.
To take great flower photographs you don't need fancy equipment, but you will need to pay attention to detail. If you want to learn how to take sharp beautiful flower photos like the ones in garden magazines, all you really need is a digital compact camera and use the tips in this article.
Let's look at turning that beautiful flower into the main subject of the photo.
Whenever you see an image you want to capture, fill the frame with the flower or use a classic composition method such as the "rule of thirds" where maybe the flower is two thirds of the image and the sky is one third.
- For a dewy look,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, gently sprinkle or spay the petals with a few drops of water.
- Look for tiny bugs and loose particles like dust, and then remove with them with a soft, makeup or artist's brush.
These are all things that can be easily avoidable.
- Look for a flower with pristine, undamaged petals. Or if you find a flower that's almost perfect,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, except for a ragged petal or two, simply remove them. If doing so will leave a noticeable space, look for another flower.
Then focus on the part of the image you want to be the sharpest - this could be the stamen, a ladybug, etc. Then holding very steady, press the shutter.
The first thing to do is plan to take your flower pictures when the lighting is good and the wind is still. Even the most gentle breeze can cause enough of a quiver in the stem to create blur in a close up. Usually the calmest time of day is around dawn. This is also a time when you'll often find the best lighting.
- Also look at the tones in the background. Contrasting tones will make your image stand out.
As you can see, flower photography is all about detail. And how you display your beautiful flower images also matters so make sure to display it in a picture frame that nicely offsets the flower.
Flower Photography - Basics for Taking Great Flower Photos
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Another problem many beginning flower photographers have is getting photos that are blurry or out of focus.
Next it's time to compose your picture.
The other main cause of blurry or out of focus flower pictures is the camera, more specifically taking a close up without the proper setting. Depending on how close of a shot you want, set your camera to Portrait or Macro. The latter allows you to shoot from within one inch to a foot (check the camera's manual). If using manual settings, choose a wide aperture (small F-stop number). All of the above settings sharpen the subject and put the background out of focus, even blur it.
- Don't cast a shadow over the flower. And if the flower is back lit (which can create a nice, iridescent effect),You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, avoid lens flare by using a lens shade or wearing a broad brim hat to prevent light from entering the lens.
But if you're not an early bird, you can still catch that perfect flower shot. Other good times for lighting are the hour before sunset and anytime there is high overcast (bright overcast). These times provide soft light without the harsh shadows. The times just after dawn and before sunset add a warm glow. And if it's always breezy, set up a blind or makeshift windbreak.
To take great flower photographs you don't need fancy equipment, but you will need to pay attention to detail. If you want to learn how to take sharp beautiful flower photos like the ones in garden magazines, all you really need is a digital compact camera and use the tips in this article.
Let's look at turning that beautiful flower into the main subject of the photo.
Whenever you see an image you want to capture, fill the frame with the flower or use a classic composition method such as the "rule of thirds" where maybe the flower is two thirds of the image and the sky is one third.
- For a dewy look,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, gently sprinkle or spay the petals with a few drops of water.
- Look for tiny bugs and loose particles like dust, and then remove with them with a soft, makeup or artist's brush.