Litoff's Poppy
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I had a gardening/landscaping side business. One particular client had some of the most spectacular poppies I've ever seen. This photo was taken in that client's garden (located in Louisville, Colorado)Time
This photo was taken in the late summer morning around 10:00amLighting
I was really motivated to show how bright and detailed the center of this poppy was. This flower was taken in natural lighting. I did move around the flower trying to capture the natural light from varying angles and eventually captured the perfect light on the poppy.Equipment
Believe it or not, I took this picture with an HTC 8 (mobile phone). The macro setting on this phone is unbelievable. No other equipment.Inspiration
I have always found nature inspiring. However, One thing that inspired me was to take photos of my client's gardens and to share with them the endless beauty I saw and somehow, maybe they missed. Let's face it, we have all been guilty of taking even the smallest of things for granted. Sometimes, even our own backyard. Taking photos for my clients was also a unique gift to give to show my appreciation for their business.Editing
There wasn't too much editing done. Two editing apps that I'm a fan of is Lightroom and Google Photo has some very simple, user friendly tools that I sometimes edit photos with.In my camera bag
All I have and all I shoot with, is my mobile phone. I have upgraded to the HTC 10( which has another amazing camera). My hope is to be in a contest and win a nice Nikon or Cannon so I can really play with and compete against the "big boys" in the land of photography!Feedback
For macro work, get as close as possible. Try multiple angles with the camera as well as your body. Try to get as many different perspectives as possible. Play with the settings(don't ever be afraid to mess around with the settings). Take as many shots as possible. The more shots to choose from in editing, the better. Have passion and excitement for what you're shooting. In the end result, no matter what editing is used or what the angle of the shot is, the passion and excitement the photographer has for his/her subject will come through and that automatically makes for a great photo!
