My first flower photo

[Heep]

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

[ac427cpe]

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:

[Heep]

Oo, very nice

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

[ac427cpe]

get a step stool

[zzpza]

Originally Posted by ac427cpe

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.

Originally Posted by Heep

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.

j.

[Heep]

Originally Posted by zzpza

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.

j.

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

[zzpza]

Originally Posted by Heep

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.

[jmrev]

i think it looks good as is

[Hybrid1990crx]

i like it