Autumn Queen
Jun, 2023Views
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Last year I decided to plant a garden with a focus on Dahlias. The he main purpose of my garden is, oddly enough, to have a nearby relaxing place in my vicinity where I can continue to develop my photography skills and my creativeness. This photo was taken on a warm evening in my flowering Dahlia land.Time
In order to try to get a soft and pleasant light, I need to be out in the garden early in the morning or late in the afternoon, because unfortunately I'm not a morning person. I'm usually out taking pictures in the late afternoon and evening. this photo was taken on September 4, 2022 at 5:33 p.mLighting
Since I often shoot outdoors with only natural light, my biggest challenge is the timing and getting enough light over the parts I want to highlight, fortunately there are reflectors.Equipment
This photo was taken with Nikon D7500 and Lensbaby Velvet 85mm lens. A reflector was used to lift the shadows.Inspiration
One late autumn day I made an attempt to capture the lovely colors of autumn. My choice fell on one of all the beautiful Dahlias. I tried a bunch of different angles and apertures until my vision was clear and there she was, the autumn queen.Editing
I made some basic adjustments in LR. In PS removal of minor background distractions, color adjustment of the background in order to highlight the Dahlia.In my camera bag
My camera bag always contains my Nikon Z6 II and at least three different Lensbaby lenses. I usually pack a normal zoom lens Nikon 18-140mm and Laowa macro lens 100mm. Lensbaby Omni filters have a natural place in the bag, as well as a reflector, extra batteries and a cleaning cloth. Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, fruit and water are also included when I pack the camera bag. The tripod is usually allowed to come along, but is very rarely used.Feedback
Photographing flowers may seem corny and cliché, but if you take the time to de-stress and take a closer look at all the beautiful details, you might see all the creative possibilities that lie right in front of you. Choose a flower in good condition, shoot from every possible angle, test different apertures and different lights, be aware of the importance of the background and, if possible, have a good distance between the flower and the background to avoid a messy composition. Remember to have fun and enjoy what nature has to offer.
