Last month we had our first week off together for the first time since I got sick three years ago. Oh we’ve had plenty of time off together, but that time has usually been spent at doctors’ offices or in hospitals, so this was a nice change of pace.
We planned a bunch of day trips and filled our days with trips to the ocean and the zoo and to Longwood Gardens. Today’s four photos are from our day at Longwood Gardens on October 15th. I bring my camera every time we go and I’m never satisfied with the photos I bring home. I’m convinced you have to be a professional photographer with years of practice to get good photos at Longwood or for that matter, the Philadelphia Flower Show. Or maybe I’m just not a good flower photographer. Who knows?
How about it? Any photographers out there? Anybody got any secrets for taking good flower photos?
Ha! I didn’t read this before I commented on facebook … so just know I really love your photos.
I think all of these are great, except the third one isn’t my favorite. I think it’s not bright enough and could have been zoomed in more? However I like bright photos better myself and that’s what I tend to take!
But honestly, you’re pictures are great. I wonder, though, if it would help you build confidence you could do a mini-class on photographing flowers?
Thanks Brandie, maybe after next semester’s intermediate digital photography class. :) It could be fun.
Pretty!I especially the crimson red one and the yellow with the drop of red and white in the middle.Glad you got to spend some “well” time with Chuck.Keep sharing your photos…I love seeing them.
all the best to you,Lisa <3
Thanks Lisa. :)
p.s..I have no idea about technique myself,I just shoot from the soul,you know, what connects to that “inner” voice that says,”Now”..take the pic..now..from this angle…I think you have that intuition.I don’t really like the top flower as a subject,.It
looks like it might need some water. :)))
Lisa, you certainly shoot like you know about technique. I love your photos. I’m totally jealous of your daily view too. :)