Botanical Beauty Macro & Closeup: Seeing the Greenway Mindfully

Greetings Photographers!
Last weekend we focused on urban big shots. So this week we will switch to nature closeups and macros. We will turn our attention toward seeing green. The beautiful shapes and shadows of often overlooked botanicals will be the focus of this program. This is a good class for learning how to use your camera better.

Skills we will work on:

• Correct exposure to capture qualities of light using shutter speeds
• Creative effects of blur background using aperture settings
• Engaging compositions using selective focus

We will be shooting along the Greenway for a very good reason. The botanicals are planted in boxes that allow us to stand up and shoot into them rather than having to sit on the ground to get the unique perspectives we want. And the variety is amazing.

For this program I will focus on the different qualities of light that make botanical photography eye catching. The sample above shows how magical backlight can be. Also learn about side light and front light.

There are several water fountains in the area we will shoot which are fun to photograph using fast or slow shutter speeds.

Learn to use the right camera settings to capture the details or to blur the background.

We will also work on choosing the most impactful focus point and how to compose your shot to capture the beauty you see. I choose a symmetrical composition in the sample above to mirror the structure of the plant.

Often the experience of beauty is lost in the translation into an image. I will share three keys to successfully expressing the essence of the scene.

Botanicals make beautiful prints and cards to send to family and friends. Or why not try your hand at creating a small book? Could be fun....
I hope you can join us! All levels welcome. Great for iPhone users too.
Suzanne

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