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Many of us have had the experience of taking a picture of a pretty flower that seemed picture perfect.<br />
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Another problem many new flower photographers encounter is getting pictures that are out of focus or downright blurry. <br />
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These are all things that are easy to avoid.<br />
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You should first always plan to take flower pictures when the lighting is good and the air is still (no wind). Even the most gentle breeze can cause enough of a quiver in the stem to create blur in a close up. Usually dawn is the best time of day when the wind is the calmest. Dawn is also the time when you can usually find the best lighting.<br />
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But if you're not an early bird, you can still catch that perfect flower shot. You can also get good lighting the hour before sunset and anytime when there is bright overcast light. These times offer soft light without the dark, harsh shadows. The times just after dawn and before sunset add a warm glow. And if it's a little windy, you'll need to set up a blind or a temporary windbreak.<br />
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The other big reason for out of focus flower pictures is from using improper camera settings. Depending on how close of a shot you want, set your camera to Portrait or Macro. The macro setting lets you shoot from within an inch up to a foot depending upon your camera (check your camera's manual). If you're using a camera with manual settings, choose a wide aperture (a small F Stop number). All of the above settings sharpen the subject and put the background out of focus, even blur it.<br />
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Once you find a pretty flower, now it's time to turn it into the perfect flower photo.<br />
<br /> * Look for a flower with pristine undamaged petals. Or if you find a flower that's almost perfect, except for a ragged petal or two, simply remove them. If removing the petals will leave a gap then leave it alone and move on to another flower.<br />
<br /> * Look for tiny bugs and loose particles like dust, and then remove with them with a soft, makeup or artist's brush.<br />
<br /> * For a moist look, gently spray or mist the petals with a little water.<br />
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Now it's time to compose your photograph.<br />
<br /> * Look at the flower from various angles in your viewfinder or preview LCD. You might see a shadow that is pleasing – or not so pleasing. Notice how the light plays from different angles. Also look at the flower from various vantage points. Try standing directly above the flower and then try lying on the ground to see which angle looks best.<br />
<br /> * Don't cast a shadow over the flower. And if the flower is back lit (which can create a nice, iridescent effect), avoid lens flare by using a lens shade or wearing a broad brim hat to prevent light from entering the lens.<br />
<br /> * Also look at the tones in the background. Contrasting tones will add depth and make your flower stand out.<br />
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Whenever you see an image you want to capture, fill the frame with the flower or use a classic composition method such as the "rule of thirds" where maybe the flower is two thirds of the image and the sky is one third.<br />
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Then focus on the part of the image you want to be the sharpest – this could be the stamen, a ladybug, etc. Then holding very steady, press the shutter.<br />
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As you can see, flower photography is all about detail. And how you display your beautiful flower images also matters so make sure to display it in a picture frame that nicely offsets the flower.</p>
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