Digital Camera Magazine - Flowers Showcase Malestrom

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Just look at the freshness

conjured up by the drops

of water on the inside of

this apple blossom. The

stamens lead the eye from

the top-left of the image to the third

point at the bottom-right, and the

colour change that moves

imperceptibly from white to dark

green is stunning. This image also

displays perfect exposure and good

depth of field.



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Here are simple

violets in an

antique medicine

glass. The selective

focus blurs out the

background, and the decision to stand

the glass on a piece of blue slate is a

stroke of genius. The blue in the slate

offsets the purple and green of the

flowers. Take time to think through

your background and props, and

consider what adds to the effectiveness

of a photo.



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Early morning forays

can produce

spectacular shots if

you catch a bloom

thats still encased in

frost, such as this lily. Patterns on petals

and stems can be at their most

interesting when theyre coated in a

natural frosting. This is also a great time

of day to catch flowers that are

bedecked with spiders webs

highlighted by dew.



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Shooting a flower from

beneath and using the

sky as a backdrop can

produce a striking graphic

image. The increased

contrast defines the skeletal frame of

these long-dead hogweed heads. The

use of sunlight hitting the stalk from

the left adds golden highlights, which

contrast well with the blue sky.



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Agroup of flowers

of all the same

type, like these

chrysanthemums, can

take on an abstract

form when theyre shot from above.

The yellow petals are so vibrant and

plentiful that the point of interest and

the pattern in this image becomes

the spaces between the flowers. The

contrast between the yellow and dark

green works perfectly. Remember to usea small aperture for enough depth of

field this will ensure that all the flower

heads are in focus.



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Not all floral shots

need to be pin

sharp. This image

of a poppy

benefits from

the blurring, which can be introduced

in-camera or created by some post-

processing effect using a Diffuse Glow

filter, or by adding Guassian blur to

a second layer and knocking back

its opacity. Experiment with diffuse

effects, but remember to make sure

your lighting comes from behind.



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Atight focus with a

narrow depth of field

captures the essence

of this snow drop.

The steely, blue-

tinged background with the unfocused

highlights from glinting water droplets

really add to the freshness of the image.



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Nature presents

some of the

best photo

opportunities.

Flowers in

particular have a delicacy and structure

that lend themselves to photography.

This shot of a star gazer lily, for

instance, shows how you dont have

to photograph the whole bloom for

a stunning result. The crop and tightfocus on the flower stamen reveal a

superbly delicate texture and an infinite

array of colour shades



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This stunning photo

of sunflowers has

a great depth of

interest and effective

contrast between the

foreground flowers and the parched

grass. The sunrise behind the mountain

and the way the light touches the wispy

clouds with a dash of pink is masterly.

The image has had its contrast

enhanced and a graduated filter

applied to the sky. Try this wide-angle

technique yourself, but remember to

get up early for the best results.



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This classic shot uses a neutral

background that has been lit

to show a smooth gradient

effect. The background

doesnt clash with the gerbera,

but its dark enough to delineate the form of the

petals. A soft light from the right, coupled with

a weak overhead illumination gives the whole

flower a very soft and pleasing appearance. This

type of lighting effect can be achieved well withflash, as long as its diffused with something like

white cotton or muslin.



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