It may seem counter intuitive, but I often search for leaves
or flower petals that are positioned in front of my subject. I
then shoot through this first element by placing my lens mere
inches away from it. Coupled with a very wide aperture of f2.8
this technique will create a beautiful wash of color in both the
foreground and background. Just be sure to place your active
auto focus point on the part of the flower you want sharpest. This
involves a bit of trial and error at first but can absolutely give your
flower shots a truly unique look.
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