Spring Flower Close Ups
This Spring, photography educator Jim Austin, MA shares his closeup strategies for flowers. Lightroom tips follow, with clear ideas for bringing flower photos into full bloom. First, let’s see how [read more]
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Flower Photography, Part 2
Part 2 of Flower photography tips . Another equipment option is the extension tube. The tube is a simple spacer that fits between the camera body and the back of [read more]
Flower Photography, Part 1
FIVE TIPS TO MAKE IT GREAT STEADY YOUR CAMERA When holding your camera by hand, learn to tighten your body position. Your stance should be relaxed but firm, your feet [read more]
PHOTOGRAPHING BLUE WILDFLOWERS
One of the few things I remember from my college physics classes was Mr. Roy G. Biv. Well, Mr. Biv wasn’t a person. Rather, he was a memory device used [read more]
Flowers: Beautiful, Beautiful Flowers
Learn some tips on getting great flower photos. One of the joys for me each year is anticipating gardens and landscapes full of beautiful flowers. I’m lucky enough to live in [read more]
HAMAMELIS: Photographing Witch Hazel Flowers
Every winter the colors of the witch hazel flowers brighten the grounds at the Arboretum Kalmthout in Belgium. Even when the temperatures reach -20 degrees, they keep flowering. Winter doesn’t [read more]
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “FLYING FLOWERS”
I once heard butterflies referred to as “flying flowers.” I don’t know who coined that description, but it’s accurate. The delicate little bugs are as beautiful and colorful as flowers, [read more]
Nature in the City – How to Make Photos of Wildflowers
Many people think you have to go out of the city to observe and enjoy nature. But even in a metropolitan area you can get in contact with nature by [read more]
Spring into Summer Flowers: Photo Tips & Ideas
Spring has made its way towards summer and in many places the wildflowers and the flowers in the parks are either beginning to bloom or are already showing their vibrant [read more]
Spring Flower Photography
© 2012 Noella Ballenger. All Rights Reserved. One of the joys of spring is watching the new leaves and blossoms come to life nearly everywhere you look. For many photographers, [read more]
Macro Photography: Beyond Flowers and Little Critters
Years ago, the definition of macro photography was easy – when the image on 35mm film was at least as large as the subject, it was considered a macro photograph. [read more]
The Art of Flower Photography
Winter is often a time to stay warm inside and follow up on digital files or pursue my passion for indoor studio flower and macro photography. I usually search the [read more]
Nature and Wildlife Photography: Flowers
Learn some great photo tips and techniques, from lighting to composition and camera settings. Choose your area of interest: Animals & Reptiles Birds Insects and Spiders Landscapes, Seascapes & Water [read more]
Close-up Flowers Photography – Getting Intimate
I love the spring and summer, that’s the time I can indulge in close up flowers photography. I enjoy watching roses and other flowers grow and bloom. Their brilliant colors and [read more]
How to Photograph Flowers, Part 2: Equipment
What equipment do you ideally require for Photographing flowers? My second tutorial looks at the photographic equipment which might come in useful for this subject. (part one of photographing flowers [read more]