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The visual grandeur of a glorious
garden sparks off an instant desire to capture
and take back nature's vibrant colors and exquisite
forms. A simple way of achieving this is to photograph
flowers and plants in all their seasonal glory.
Not only is the pleasure doubled but also cataloguing
your botanical beauties brings back pleasant memories
to be shared or enjoyed on quiet evenings.
Digital cameras are user friendly
and have settings for all sorts of light conditions.
The advantage of such a gadget is the option to
click away knowing that you can delete the shots
that do not make the grade. When using a conventional
camera you need to study the object carefully,
check the light angles and then click for every
shot will count. The following pointers could
make the difference between a great photograph
and a bad shot.
1. If using a conventional camera load a color
roll of ASA 100 or 200.
2. Study the object carefully through the lens
eye and place it slightly off-center for an intriguing
shot. Experiment with getting an interesting rock
in the foreground and an elegant tree in the background
to enhance the object being shot.
3. Always aim to keep the sun behind you and if
this is not possible, use reflectors to throw
the sunshine back on the object. Any material
that has a shiny surface should do the trick like
silver foil, poster boards or mirrors.
4. The best light that brings out the natural
colors in a garden is the early morning or late
evening sunshine. These are the only times when
the light can fall behind the subject. The strong,
afternoon sun glares down and tends to pale and
weaken the hues.
5. Water your garden if you plan to do a photo
op there. Plants and their flowers look fresher
and the soil looks moist and wears a darker shade.
This contrast works well for a good shot.
6. Both the color and texture of a flower or leaf
is equally important for a balanced and natural
shot.
7. For shade-loving plants and flowers, the reflector
technique would help focus light for a clearer
and brighter picture. Close-up snaps look extremely
attractive but zoom in and see if any charm is
lost in this way or if the resolution blurs the
outline.
If you like Gardening....These
pages might also interest you:
Allium
Directory, Amaryllis
Directory, Begonia
Directory, Crocus
Directory, Daffodils
Directory, Dahlia
Directory, Hyacinth
Directory, Iris
Directory, Lily
Directory, Tulip
Directory
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Rodents, Garden
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