My first flower photo

Click to make it big :)

http://img160.exs.cx/img160/121/cimg070827zp.th.jpg (http://img160.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img160&image=cimg070827zp.jpg)

Any advice? The flower is still there so I can try other stuff ;)

looks nice, but it depends on what shot you are going for. i would try getting closer, possibly macro... and a darker background..

but that's just me.

i'm a fan of doing pics like this:
http://photos7.flickr.com/8825582_af91a52015_o.jpg

Oo, very nice :D

The problem is, that the flower is about 4 feet above my head, so I can't get real close. Also, it blows around a bit, and even if I had a tripod I likely couldn't use it for that - so it's hard enough just getting a clean shot :(

get a step stool ;)

i would try getting closer, possibly macro... and a darker background..

yep, i agree. there's an old photography adage that says if your photos lack impact, you aren't close enough. it's a good place to start. :)

The problem is, that the flower is about 4 feet above my head, so I can't get real close. Also, it blows around a bit, and even if I had a tripod I likely couldn't use it for that - so it's hard enough just getting a clean shot :(

that's why a lot of people who take this kind of pic often carry a long garden cane and some clothes pegs. stick the cane in the ground and peg the plant to it. easy. :D

j.

that's why a lot of people who take this kind of pic often carry a long garden cane and some clothes pegs. stick the cane in the ground and peg the plant to it. easy. :D

j.

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Brilliant! The poor flower has turned a bit sour and purplish now, but I'll keep that in mind for any future shots! Thanks mate :)

I'll keep that in mind for any future shots! Thanks mate :)

np. just remember to make sure you can't see the cane or pegs in the photo. :)

j.

i think it looks good as is

i like it :)