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There is no secret to the fact that I adore photographing flowers, almost as much as people. Flowers are often easier subjects, they don't move (unless it's windy) and will stand or sit for hours, indeed days, without complaint. But when it's dark or very overcast, capturing beautiful flowers can be a little tricky. This is where using a flash, especially indoors really can be just a touch of magic.
Nothing quite says Spring like fresh blooms and buds. I love getting out in the sunshine and exploring local gardens, even my own backyard. The weather is starting to improve and even those Spring rains that gently wash everything clean can be a joy to capture.
Capturing gorgeous flowers with an ultrazoom is made easy with Tamron's new 18-300mm lens, but it doesn't stop at macro.
When it comes to flowers what is best to use in still life or macro photography — fresh, dried or artificial? I think there is room for all three, and there are some pros and cons for each. Let’s take a closer look.
I recently attended an Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arranging) class with Shoto Ikebana in Mount Martha
When it comes to flowers what is best to use in still life or macro photography — fresh, dried or artificial? I think there is room for all three, and there are some pros and cons for each. Let’s take a closer look…
