Macro Flower Photography Tip #12 - Look for a flower in the foreground that can be captured with a colorful background. When you have the situation described above, shoot the image using a range of your lens' largest aperture openings (say f/1.2 - [...]
Macro Flower Photography Tip #11 - Look for flowers with curves. Science has shown that humans have an affinity for curves. So, if you have access to flowers with curves, shoot them up! OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
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 [...]