Pretty Pollen
Aug, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken at one of my favorite gardens nearby. I go there all the time in the summer!Time
I usually visit the gardens around mid afternoon some days, so I took this photo just as the light was beginning to reach peak brightness, which I saw as an opportunity to get the best natural look possible.Lighting
The midday lighting made for the perfect photo. I love the way the sun was positioned above, so I could get an angle without it being too bright, or having too many shadows.Equipment
For this photo, my uncle so generously loaned me his Canon T3 and starting lens. When I go to the gardens for photos, I always have my gear on hand, however for this photo I sought to get the best focus possible, so I used only my tripod for stability.Inspiration
This was the first time I had ever sought to take a photo like this. I was drawn to the bright colors of the flower, and I knew immediately I would want to leave with documentation of its beauty. I looked to find the best angle, and I naturally gravitated towards a closeup, where I noted the pollen stems, which would be the focus.Editing
For my flower photos, I like to keep them looking vibrant and natural, so the adjustments I made were in the category of lighting (exposure) and vibrance, though each adjustment was relatively small.In my camera bag
Most anywhere I go, I bring my Canon EOS Rebel T7, my trusty companion. On days where I have an idea of what I am looking for, I pack only certain items, however a tentative packing list looks like this- my camera, my tripod, lensball, and a spray bottle of water for droplet effect.Feedback
If you are looking to take a similar photo, I highly recommend finding a vibrant flower to add color to the photo. I was lucky to have found such a colorful specimen, because the colors formed a sort of ombré as the pink petals descended into yellow. Secondly, I recommend focusing solely on the pollen stems, as opposed to the flower as a whole, to gain the best view of the close detail of the pollen.
