While wildlife encounters and stunning sunsets are often the focus of nature photography, capturing local plant life is a must to add to your list of things to snap on film.
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From the morning dew drops to a single flower blooming in a scorched field, flora photography can be a unique and interesting way to capture life in the outdoors.
Need help figuring out how to make your plant photography pop? Take a look at a few tips and tricks to photograph wild vegetation like a pro.
Try to go early mornings or late afternoons
Natural light is your friend when it comes to capturing plant life at its best. Early morning and late afternoons provide the perfect lighting to ensure your photos are not too bright or dark.
Bright, harsh light can make plant photography appear dull while photographing in the dark (and relying on a flash) will make your photos of plants look less detailed.
If you plan on taking your plant photography on your phone, you’ll need to consider another set of tips to ensure your mobile shots are captured how you want them to be.
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty
While it can be fun to simply walk and snap pictures of plants on your route, you’ll need to be a bit wild to capture some epic shots of nature. Working your way off the trodden path will allow you to find sceneries seemingly untouched by human intervention, which makes for great photography opportunities.
Be sure to get on the soil and vegetation itself, including pictures that make viewers feel at one and immersed in the surrounding nature.
Take the right photography equipment
Plant photography is far more still than wildlife photography, so you’ll need a steady hand to capture plants. This is why bringing the right equipment along is vital to obtain the photos you want. This would include:
- Macro lens – allows you to capture magnificent details of plants, showing viewers how delicate and intricate nature can really be.
- Tripod – this can help you keep your camera still to ensure your pictures don’t come out blurry.
Do research on seasonal plants in the area
While you might have a plan to capture a specific plant species on your hike, the various seasons can play a huge factor in whether you’ll be able to find the flora you’re looking for. Be sure to look at the various flowers and plants that bloom at certain times of the year to capture nature when it comes alive.
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