{"id":111,"date":"2014-04-22T14:37:27","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T14:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2016-03-29T14:39:56","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T14:39:56","slug":"tips-for-gorgeous-garden-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/tips-for-gorgeous-garden-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Gorgeous Garden Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-112\" src=\"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardenphotos.jpg\" alt=\"garden photograph\" width=\"360\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardenphotos.jpg 360w, https:\/\/patiopads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gardenphotos-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>If you\u2019re into photography, and especially taking pictures of beautiful outdoor recreation areas with flowers, Michelle Slatalla can help. She has written an article on gardenista.com with a bunch of tips for aspiring flora shutterbugs.<\/p>\n<p>Michelle begins by clarifying some of the difficulties: for example, the fact that taking pictures outside is more difficult because there are many more variables that cannot be controlled, such as sunlight changes when clouds go by.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->She then provides a series of tips from various photographers who specialize in garden photos. Here\u2019s a synopsis of her tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding taking pictures in bright sunshine helps to make more natural coloring. Cloudy days a perfect, because there\u2019s usually still plenty of light, but it is diffused.<\/li>\n<li>Taking lots of shots of the same subject. This enables selection of that \u201cperfect\u201d picture that everyone asks: \u201chow did you do that?\u201d Using a digital camera is best, because you can see the results immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Selecting details rather than a wide view. According to some experts, taking a wide shot of a garden is almost boring, because there is so much going on that it just blurs together. By focusing in on a tiny detail of the overall scene, some amazing compositions can result.<\/li>\n<li>Considering the architecture, or structure of a plant. To quote the photographer, \u201cJust like with buildings or homes, whenever I\u2019m photographing flora I look for the \u2018architecture\u2019 of the plant\u2014dramatic angles or curves created by leaves, stems or blooms.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Getting down to the same level of the plant being shot, enables a view that reveals a less common appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Editing on the fly. You may have a great composition, but the light is not quite right. Using a built-in photo editor can make that otherwise less-than-perfect shot into an instant winner.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure control. Often outdoor pictures are too bright, or even over-exposed. Reducing the brightness or contact can help soften the picture.<\/li>\n<li>Always use natural light. Flash can ruin an otherwise good picture, so use natural light whenever possible.<\/li>\n<li>Shorten the depth of field. This will have the effect of bringing the subject into intense focus against the blurred background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another tip is to bring your outdoor subject indoors. You can make a picture-perfect arrangement and control the environment much more, for better results.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re into photography, and especially taking pictures of beautiful outdoor recreation areas with flowers, Michelle Slatalla can help. She has written an article on gardenista.com with a bunch of tips for aspiring flora shutterbugs. 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