A New Angle on Flower Photography
Posted on Apr 16, 2009 under flower photographs, flower photography, flower photography techniques |As I look through my many flower photographs, I find that I tend to use the same angle for most of them. Once in awhile, when I can’t seem to get a shot to come out right, I discover that shooting from a different angle makes the picture really come to life.
It may be harder to set up the shot from an unusual angle; you might have to get down on your belly in the grass or stand on a step stool to get up high, etc. Be sure to watch for distracting elements in the background as you compose your photograph.
Here are three photos of the one poppy anemone that came up in my garden this year. (I like to think I’m good at photographing flowers, but I’ve had limited success with growing them!) Each one is from a different angle. Which one do you like best? What other angles can you shoot from?
This is the view from the top, the angle I use most often. I love to get in close and fill the frame.
This is the side angle. I probably use this angle the least. It can be very effective with the right composition.
This is an in-between angle that I’ve used effectively many times. I like the feeling of peeking over the edge of the petals.
