Pink Sweetness
Nov, 2015Views
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Fall Award 2020
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken on my kitchen counter. I bought a bunch of dahlia flowers and took photos of them in the vase from different angles at different times of the day.Time
This picture was taken mid day. Sometimes the brighter lighting is more vibrant when taking pictures of flowers.Lighting
Dusk is still usually the best time to take flower photos as the dim lighting seems to enhance the flower colors. Also, first thing in the morning when the dew is still on the flowers is also a great time. Sometimes when a little bit of sunlight hitting the flowers gives a great effect - this is when I sit and wait until the sun hits the flower just right (like on the tips). It's usually worth the wait. It's also a great time to take pictures just before it rains, but don't ever let your camera get wet.Equipment
I have a point and shoot Canon HS65X which boasts the longest zoom capabilities in a point and shoot camera which I use mostly on Auto. I want to learn how to use the other features eventually, but I'm just a beginner and Auto seems to work perfectly with no fuss. I don't want to lose a shot just because I'm fiddling with my camera buttons.Inspiration
I love color and flowers give me the best color photos. I take many many pictures of the same thing and choose the best one and delete the rest. I go to places that have flowers (tulip festival, etc.), and sometimes just pull over and shoot when I see a flower scene somewhere.Editing
Flower pictures don't need much post-processing especially in the color area but if I think it is too bright, I may adjust the brightness. I don't like the fakeness of over processed pictures, unless it is done on purpose to be artsy.In my camera bag
I am a back-to-basics photographer. Luckily, I have a very steady hand and rarely use a tripod. The only things I carry in my bag is an extra battery and a lens cloth.Feedback
I try to capture the essence of the flower. It's personality. I like to get in deep with the flower. I don't want it to be just a picture of a flower. Everything has to be just right, like the rule of thirds, centering and no dead zones. I like to engage the level line and the squares which helps keep my photos balanced, level and I focus on the center square. I take pictures from every angle and even underneath. Background is SUPER important, especially the colors! When taking photos of more than one flower, I try to group them so it looks like just the group is in the photo with no other flowers visible. This is a trick I learned myself. Sometimes I take hundreds of pictures of the same thing just to get one good image that I like. It's good to be picky, and I only upload my very favorite ones to Viewbug that I think people will enjoy viewing.
