It's spring...what can I say? Flowers are everywhere right now and they make great subjects...Here's what I used in this shot...They make great gifts for the special someone in your life too! Bonus points :)
1st...Whibal...i just recently bought a whibal...this is basically a grey card so you get the right colors during post processing...I used one for this shot and I find that the results are a lot warmer than what the camera produces. Cool tool and easy to use...
2nd...Reflector...Believe it or not but this was shot in midday sunlight...usually this light is super harsh, but I have a 5in1 reflector. I used the translucent panel which softens the harsh light to a soft glow. Cheap and easy...just hold the panel above the subject and bam! instant soft light. They come in tons of different sizes so get the one that's best for you...
3rd...Macro...Get as close as you can...some lenses (macros in particular) allow you to get really close to the subject allowing you so see all the fine details.
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Great colors on that flower. Can you use the Whibal on any shot or just macro stuff?
ReplyDeleteDarren...thanks for the comment...you can use the Whibal for just about anything you shoot. As long as the lighting conditions don't change, you're good. Take a shot with the Whibal in the frame, then continue to shoot regularly. If the light changes though you need to take another "Whibal" or meter frame...i hope that makes sense...
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ReplyDeleteGood tips on the Macro photos....indeed the light tends to come out harsh in direct sun....I had to dump a bunch of pictures I took over the weekend because the flower was just overwhelmed with light! All the details go lost....I did manage to get a few though....check my blog =)
Morgan, Thanks for the tips! I'm trying to learn more about making better pictures. Great shots!
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