Dandelion Seed with Water Droplets in Black and White - Natalie Kinnear Photography - Print and Canvas Wall Art
This is a black and white, square format, macro photographic image of a dandelion seed with water droplets. This is a very delicate and pretty art print that sh...
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This is a black and white, square format, macro photographic image of a dandelion seed with water droplets. This is a very delicate and pretty art print that shows some of the wonderful intricacies of nature. -
Natalie Kinnear Photography -
Fine Art Photographic Artist -
Print and Canvas Wall Art for Home Decor and Interior Design -
www.nataliekinnearphotography.co.uk -
www.facebook.com-natkphoto -
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Natalie Kinnear Photography -
Fine Art Photographic Artist -
Print and Canvas Wall Art for Home Decor and Interior Design -
www.nataliekinnearphotography.co.uk -
www.facebook.com-natkphoto -
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Sep, 2014Views
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Location
I set up this photo shoot in our conservatory where there is plenty of light. I needed to do an indoors shoot in order to keep my subject as still as possible for precision focusing. Outside would have been too breezy.Time
This was a early morning shoot, with some beautiful soft cloud diffused sunlight streaming through the conservatory windows - perfect!Lighting
Yes, I prefer natural lighting and that is what I aimed for with this shoot, but it couldn't be too harsh, so that morning's gentle diffused lighting worked perfectly. I will use artificial light when needed but natural light is always my first option.Equipment
I used a Canon 5D, with Canon 100 mm macro lens. Definitely tripod mounted plus I used a Kirk focusing rail which enables minute backward and forwards movement of the camera and greatly facilitates getting exactly the part of the image in focus that I want. I used extension tubes, which allowed me to focus even close to the subject. I also used the mirror lock up option available on the camera which helps to reduce camera shake and lastly, again to avoid camera shake, I used a remote switch.Inspiration
I love to share the beauty of nature, especially aspects of nature that are frequently overlooked or are simply too small for us to enjoy. Using my photography to create works that promote a sense of peace and calm is a constant source of inspiration for me. I love to see images like that myself and I sincerely hope that others enjoy them too.Editing
Yes, I used Lightroom first to check for luminance noise and to perfect the tonal range. I used Photoshop to convert to black and white and crop the image, and clone out any specks or spots. And finally I used a touch of the high pass sharpening filter for improved sharpness.In my camera bag
If I'm out and about doing macro photography I will have my camera fitted with the Canon 100 mm macro lens. I'll usually take a spare battery and memory card and my remote control. I have to carry the tripod separately and that will already have the focusing rail attached. Depending on where I'm photographing I sometimes take a small plastic sheet so when I'm grovelling about in the dirt I can protect my clothing at least a bit! Oh, and my reading glasses!Feedback
Yes, I think it's worth making the effort to avoid camera shake to really get the key elements in tack sharp focus. I have written above how I personally do that, but it's well worth reading around the subject. I read so many books and magazine articles about macro photography, as different subjects will need different approaches for the best results. Patience is always key as it's likely, (not always for the lucky ones) but likely, that it may take time to get that perfect shot, don't rush. And most of all, embrace the challenge and enjoy the process.
