Flower Photos
Oct 12, 2011 12:34:34 #
Let me preface this by telling you that I am 77 years old and have been involved with photography since I was about twelve years old. That's a long time to develop opinions and I have certainly developed enough of my own. Most of my flower and insect shots are centered intentionally. It has been my experience that "rules" do not exist in photography..."guidelines" do. As for lighting, our best source is from nature and natural light is totally different at different times of day and in different weather conditions. Likewise, many, many wonderful pictures are shot using various sources of artificial light. Proper light and composition is what pleases the photographer unless your intent is to market them. Many of the photos that I share with you will violate some principles of photography but they represent what I liked at the time!
It is a pleasure to be with you...
It is a pleasure to be with you...
Oct 12, 2011 12:36:00 #
Each and every one of these is GORGEOUS to me!
Thanks for brightening my day :)
Thanks for brightening my day :)
Oct 12, 2011 12:46:37 #
bob_71 wrote:
Let me preface this by telling you that I am 77 ye... (show quote)
I like you already :-D I share you views on rules/guidelines and your photos are spectacular.. Welcome and I look forward to seeing more of your work..
Oct 12, 2011 12:46:44 #
Hello Bob those are great, and you are right about no rules to photography..see some of mine.
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Oct 12, 2011 12:48:11 #
robmont wrote:
Hello Bob those are great, and you are right about no rules to photography..see some of mine.
love the lizzard on the flower great shot.... you guys are gonna have to teach me your secrets...
Oct 12, 2011 12:52:36 #
Well the Lizard was at the right place at the right time and my camera is always ready. The other orchid, I grow them and it was after a rainy day, the best time for taking pictures of flowers..thanks.
Oct 12, 2011 12:56:27 #
Bob... I loved your preface. I also don't follow the 'rule' of thirds. I really like the term guideline. I think the 'thirds' concept works great for landscapes but not for everything.
Outstanding images, I particularly liked #3.
Outstanding images, I particularly liked #3.
Oct 12, 2011 12:56:36 #
robmont wrote:
Well the Lizard was at the right place at the right time and my camera is always ready. The other orchid, I grow them and it was after a rainy day, the best time for taking pictures of flowers..thanks.
my mother used to grow orchids in a small greenhouse made from french windows when a porch was remodeled. We lived 50 miles north of Chicago at the time... so cool to see tropical orchids with it snowing outside. TY for posting
Bob-71 I especially like the roses, can't decide if there is one I like more than the other, and daisies are my favorite flower. ty for starting this thread....
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Oct 12, 2011 13:02:26 #
johnrennie- what type of flower is that purple one? It's super interesting.
Oct 12, 2011 13:03:48 #
MWAC wrote:
johnrennie- what type of flower is that purple one? It's super interesting.
Is that a passion flower? Purple one? beautiful
Oct 12, 2011 13:16:30 #
John here are some more of mine...
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Oct 12, 2011 13:22:23 #
All very nice shots! Makes me want to grow more flowers. And Bob, I center my flower pics as well and agree with your guidelines approach.
Oct 12, 2011 13:24:12 #
tilde531 wrote:
Each and every one of these is GORGEOUS to me!
Thanks for brightening my day :)
Thanks for brightening my day :)
Thanks for your comments! It is the various items of nature that brighten my days...I can only hope to share some of these pleasures with others.
Bob
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