I captured this Gazania back in August of 2009 using my first $500 digital SLR. It was an Olympus E-500, outfitted with an 8 Megapixel Sensor. As you can see, this image demonstrates that spending $2,000 - $4,000 for a camera body with a [...]
This is a shot of my wife's red geranium that I captured while testing a new Lensbaby 56 lens. For contrast, I shot it with the blue sky in the background. In my humble opinion the red against blue was pretty dang amazing.
Macro Flower Photography Tip #10 - Look for strong floral geometric patterns that could be framed (composed and/or cropped) to create beautiful abstract images. Nature's geometry oftentimes presents opportunities for creating amazing abstract art to the discerning eye. Therefore, if you see a [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #9 - Using a shallow depth of field (large aperture opening), take a photo of the flower in shade while the background is in sunlight. This techique will result in amazing bokeh.
Thought I'd share an important macro flower photography vocabulary word/concept with you this afternoon. As was the case with the phrase "depth-of-field" that I presented last time, this probably won't be new to you if you've studied photography in the past. But, if you're [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #8 - If possible, sit down and really study your subject (flower). Don't get in a hurry. Look at your subject from different angles. Shoot different parts of your subject - don't think you always have to capture it [...]
Thought I'd present a photography vocabulary phrase this morning. If you've studied photography in the past, it's a phrase with which you're probably familiar. If you're new to macro flower photography, it's a phrase you're going to want to know. Let me know [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #7 - Try making petal edges your point of focus. Petal edges can be extremely beautiful as the subject of a photo. They offer texture and form and can create something very pleasing to the eye. [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #6 - Look for interesting points of view (POV). Some of the more interesting macro flower shots are from views other than the front view. When shooting a flower with interesting anatomical features like an anemone, look at it [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #5 - Look for interesting color combinations. When I saw the green against the blue in this iris, I new I had a winner on color alone. So, slow down and look carefully. There may be a hidden gem [...]