Nature Photography
Before starting nature photography, you need to have the correct lens for your camera in order to take close up pictures. Most cameras do a fine job of taking landscape photography because everything is in focus. However, if you plan on photographing wild animals you may need a zoom lens to shoot from a distance. You will probably not be able to get as close to the animals as you would like without scaring it off.
Macro photography, on the other hand, is the photographing of small objects usually shot very close up. Things such as shells, insects, and small flowers are great subjects for macro photography. Some cameras have a built-in setting that allows them to take very good pictures close up. To get the best results though, you'll need special lenses to take close-up shots. With the right tools, macro photography can be very beautiful and very rewarding.
Macro photography does require more patience. This is especially true when photographing small animals or insects that won't stay still. Just remember, patience and persistence does pay off. If you are photographing outdoors the wind can play a role in the quality of your photos. This is because when you're zoomed in so close, even very small movements can be exaggerated causing your picture to be blurred.
A solution for this extra movement is purchasing various accessories for your camera. The equipment will help stabilize the flowers or plants especially in the moderate wind conditions. They usually clip onto the tripod and gently hold your subject in position.
To compose a great nature picture, you first must decide what you want to photograph. Do you find beauty in the sun shining through a leaf, or do close-ups of insects make you happy? If you have chosen plants, you only need to wait for the lighting to be right (whatever lighting you choose will give the photo personality and feeling).
If you chose plants, you only need to wait for the lighting to be right, which depends on the feel you're looking for. If you chose insects, you must wait to come across one that is fairly cooperative. See our Wildlife Photography article for information on photographing animals.
To compose the best picture, put your camera on a tripod or hold it straight. A crooked picture will make you look inexperienced, while a straight picture will make the photo look professional, so even if it is on a tripod, make sure it is level. To do this, aim you camera at something like a porch step or even a tree trunk, and see if it looks straight.
A great tripod will come with a built-in level to make this super easy. If it doesn't, you can by one to snap on or use your guidelines to help find something straight in your photo to match up to. These tips will assist you in leveling your tripod and greatly improve the quality of your photographs. After this, you can begin taking pictures.
Once you have played around with your camera a bit, try to take a nature picture that shows a feeling such as joy or serenity. You might view the bright sun reflecting off of a window as joy. You may see the sun melting on top of the ocean as peaceful and serene.
Try different lighting options or color filters to give your photo a different personality or capture an emotion of the scene. Practice with your camera enough and you will think to yourself, "Wow! I can't believe that I took that picture!" Once you get even better, you can sell your photography, make large prints to hang on your wall or put your photos on a card, mug, pillow, etc. You will be rewarded with a smile and admiration from friends, family, and all viewers.
Article Source: http://www.search-raven.com
About the Author
Barry Craft loves outdoor photography. For his latest tips to help you become a better photographer.Get FREE copy of his latest report entitled, "Top 10 Tips for Great Photo Composition" by visiting Photo Lighting Tips.
This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License, which means you may freely reprint it, in its entirety, provided you include the author's resource box along with LIVE links (without "nofollow" tags).
by: BarryCraft
Total views: 41
Word Count: 628
Rating: Not yet rated