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Indian Paintbrush |
Capture the Overall Feel of the Area
Although I love to take close up photos of the flowers, I like to have some of my photos showing the overall feel of the area. This photo shows a field of the beautiful orange Indian Paintbrush. There is also a touch of a purple wildflower in the photo.
Lines can Draw Interest to Your Photos
Lines in a photo can draw interest to the area. In the first photo I used an old rail fence and in the second photo the branches of the tree on the right-hand side of the photo lead you into the wildflowers.
Close Up Photos are a Great Way to Hone in on a Specific Flower
Wide Angle Lenses can Give a Different Perspective
I had read a tip recently to use a wide angle lens when taking flower photos and get in very close to the flower (just a few inches away). This will make the flower look much bigger in relation to the background. I tried this and here is the result. A tip for you who only have a camera phone with you. This shot can work great with most camera phones that have good wide angle lenses.
There is More than Wildflowers
When I photograph a place that has beautiful flowers, I also try to take a few photographs to give a feel for the rest of the area and my day. The photos below show a fallen tree, my photographer buddies, and the path to the trail house.
Zazzle Note Cards
I enjoy making notecards from my photos. Here are a few I made from my trip to Shaw Nature Reserve.
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