Nature:Flora
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Water droplets
Tiny water droplets add tiny
waterscale,sparkle,depth and interest to
your flora shots,so one of the best times
to photograph nature is after rainfall or
on dewy mornings.You can also create
your own droplets using a gardeners
spray or atomiser.Spray your subject
from a short distant untill droplets form.
They will glisten attractively in the sunlight and also project a refracted image
of the subject directly behind them.In
fact,why not use a macro lens or close
up attachment and make the refracted
image the focal point of your photo?still
conditions,a tripod and pintpoint focusing
are a must.Keep depth of field as shallow
as possible to ensure the background
subject isnt too sharp.
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Viewpoint
A photographers viewpoint has a significant bearing on the look of the final
result,so select your shooting angle
carefully.Nature photographers are often
advised to shoot from parallel angle,as
this creates the most natural looking
perspective and will also help maximize
the available depth of field.Certainly
shooting at eye level will work in many
circumtances,producing engaging and intimates results,However,you should avoid
getting in to the habit of always shooting
at the same angle as your image will begin to look repetitive and you wont always
capture the best results.Break out of your
comfort zone and approach every subject
with an open mind,dont be afraid to adopt
a low or overhead shooting angle is particularly well suited to relatively flat,open
flowers like ox eye daisies,corn,marigold,
roses,gerberas.Postion your camera parallel overhead to maximize depth of field
and crop in tight to fill the frame .Placing
the subject centrally can work well in this
instance,creating a feeling of symmetry.
right angle finder or an articulated LCD
to compose your shots.It is best to use
a wide angle or fisheye lens for the most
striking results.
Plants will appear artificially tall and
imposing,while flowers will stand out
boldly against the sky.If the sky is clear
and blue,a polarizing filter can saturate its
color further and give your shots added
punch.
Creative blur
Who said you have to capture images of
flowers sharply or realistically?Creativiti
is often what leads to original,stand out
nature images.Subject or camera blur
can transform an othe