Capture stunning macro floral images with this gorgeous guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis. You'll learn about different types of flowers, macro equipment basics, and the intricacies of shooting different floral varieties in the field and in the studio. Harold also shows you techniques in the Photoshop darkroom that can be applied to flower photography to help you get the most out of your images. Beautiful and authoritative, this guide to photographing flowers is a must-read for every photographer interested in flower photography. Photographing Flowers will also win a place in the hearts of those who simply love striking floral imagery.
Heather Angel, internationally known nature photographer and author, describes equipment, film, lighting, composition, and special techniques for photographing flowers in the wild and in gardens. Straightforward explanations focus on the particular challenges of taking beautiful flower photographs, such as wind, light, and problem colors. The book also includes tips on making money from nature photography. 131 color photos.
Flowers are often a photographer’s favorite subject, and this sumptuous manual covers all the practical skills and aesthetic considerations involved in shooting an array of blossoms. Whether the image is a close-up of a petal or a long shot of a landscape brilliantly in bloom, author Sue Bishop’s inspirational compositions celebrate color and form: they move beyond straightforward depictions of flowers into something more abstract, personal, and unique. She presents three comprehensive sections that cover technical matters such as equipment, lighting, exposure, and depth of field; using color; and artistic concerns such as the use of backgrounds, soft focus, and special effects.
Flowers are a hugely important part of Indian culture, used in everything from temple rituals to festivals and parties - and Malik Ghat flower market is the largest of its kind in India. Located in Calcutta, next to the Hooghly river, it attracts more than 2,000 sellers each day, who flock to peddle their blooms amid frantic scenes. After having visited Calcutta and its flower market for the first time, Danish photographer Ken Hermann decided to take portraits of the sellers, their magnificent garlands often appearing in stark contrast to their own dusty and sweat-soaked attire.
Susan Orlean of The Orchid Thief fame, and Sara Stein, the author of ecological gardening books, introduce these fine art duotone images of pressed wildflowers. They are from a women's 1896 botanical journal found and captured by Oelbaum (International Center of Photography). 9.5x11. Annotation c
Australia is covered with glorious and varied colours of an abundance of wildflowers. There are a few places on earth where flowers are as extensive as in Western Australia, which is considered as one of the International Biodiversity Hotspots. It is easy to walk by and not to notice each flower, but for those who stop by to enjoy the flower's elegance and beauty; their day becomes brighter. "Flowers are the music of the ground from earth's lips spoken without sound" Edwin Curran. For many people, photographing flowers is full of sensational details that can bring happiness and appreciation. In this book, the author is exploring some of Australia's flowers of various shapes and sizes. Images, from abstract close-up to macro, are revealing the beauty and wonder of flowers that you may see. By learning the techniques of flower photographing; you will grow in all the places that people thought you never would, just like wildflowers. The variety of flower colours offers endless inspiration to photographers. This book will appeal to all whose passion is to capture the essence of blooms. Some people believe that a photographer needs to master the camera's manual settings to be a proper photographer. Others think that a photographer needs a big camera to be able to take great photos and must shoot in RAW to be taken seriously as a photographer. Others, myself included, believe that none of the above two opinions are necessary. This book will explain further why I take this side. Besides, composing the images in Live View or reviewing the images straight after taking them allows the photographer to check the results and make any techniques adjustments on the field. All the photographs presented in this book have one thing in common; they are all JPEGs taken straight out of the camera. Not even one photo is modified or manipulated with a computer or mobile app. The majority were taken with a DSLR camera while some were shot using a point-and-shoot camera and a camera phone. Indeed, some styles of photography require post-processing. I understand some photographers enjoy the process of post-processing, but more enhancements can be achieved by the camera than what many people actually realise. Some enhancements can be done by simple techniques, careful composition or the use of filters. Therefore, it is about fully understanding the camera's capabilities, styles and effects. Reading this book will guide the potential photographer in the right direction to shoot amazing photos. To get the most out of this book, you also need to possess the proper equipment to gain a full understanding of the processes, techniques, and controls. This means you need a manually adjustable camera - preferably a digital SLR with interchangeable lenses. However, you can get a lot out of this book with a point and shoot camera. Moreover, you will also get a chance to show your personality in the photos when you exercise your imagination.
This beautiful book explains the basics of composition and using your camera, but quickly moves on to show you how to try many different flower photography techniques, both indoors and out. Through clear step-by-step guides and stunning examples, it shows you how to capture the smallest flower portrait through to broad garden landscapes. There are ideas on how to develop a creative eye using available light, colour and background. The most important rules of flower photography are explained, and also how to break them. It shows how to use a light box in your home for flower portrait photography and still life and explains how to edit your photos and take them to another level. As well as practical advice it provides inspiration through a monthly photo gallery giving ideas of botanical subjects to capture throughout the year.
