Looking at the Various Angles on a Monday
Purple flowers in a vase been processed in different settings.
Last week I bought these purple flowers so that I could really test out my macro lens. It isn’t easy to find time to go on photo walks with the kids tight schedule so the best alternative was to bring the outdoors in with flowers. I picked up this bunch at the supermarket for $3.50 which I feel was a great investment. I decided on this purple bunch as Tiger girl loves the colour purple.
I was hoping that it would last longer then a week so that I could have more time trying out the different settings on the camera while toying with the macro lens. Unfortunately the flowers withered off within a week before I could take as many photographs as I would like.
The flowers against the curtain
Capturing the bloom with the camera is more then simply pointing the camera and snapping. I realized that there is quite a bit of adjustment that has to be done to the configuration on the camera. I figured out that Manual mode was the best mode to use with the Macro lens as it would allow me to adjust the white balance, ISO and focal distance. I’m still learning what is the best setting based on the light intensity indoors for an optimal photo shoot. I guess in time to come it will get easier with practice.
How you process the shot after it has been taken also does make a difference. It sets the mood and feel of the picture and stirs different emotions within you upon viewing. The different angles which I position my lens at all results in different items being the focal point in the photo. The composition of the shot also changes dramatically with slight adjustments.
The bloom in focus
This is one of my favourite shot from the 50 over shots which I took of the flowers. I managed to get the focus on the droplets of water which were on the petals.
Taking shots of the flowers made me reflect that in life sometimes the way we handle certain situation gives us results which are less then satisfactory. It is a good time to sit back and think how the issue could be addressed using different techniques or looking at the whole situation using a different angle. The first approach may not be the best approach but after constant refining and tweaking a modified approach may be better.
Interesting what you can reflect on from a session of photography!!
Today the theme is music that describes your life.. I’m choosing this tune Marksman by a Taiwanese group Magic Power
March 11, 2013 @ 9:09 am
beautiful, you perfectly captured the beauty of the flower..
March 11, 2013 @ 11:11 am
I hope I can buy a macro lens so I could also do photography like this! beautiful!
March 11, 2013 @ 12:28 pm
beautiful shots! I love the last one.
March 11, 2013 @ 2:13 pm
The flowers are very pretty, Nice job with them.
I love the beat of this. Gets me going.
March 11, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Beautiful flowers and beautiful pictures! We don’t always notice all the wonderful creations God created but your pictures help us remember!
March 11, 2013 @ 8:17 pm
What beautiful flowers! Thank you so much for sharing!
March 11, 2013 @ 8:19 pm
When it comes to blogging, photography is my weakness! I’m amazed that you can capture those little water droplets…beautiful!
March 11, 2013 @ 9:24 pm
I absolutely love art – photography, painting, music, writing – and there’s nothing better than getting the story behind the art! You’ve done a beautiful job. The colors, the droplets, the angels, all very beautiful. I wish you the best with your talent!!! Thanks for sharing.
March 11, 2013 @ 10:18 pm
Absolutely beautiful. That lens purchase was definitely worth it. It’s amazing how you captured each water droplet. Love it!
March 11, 2013 @ 11:07 pm
Gorgeous flowers and awesome tune, Dominique! 🙂
March 11, 2013 @ 11:26 pm
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this pretty thing is definitely eye candy to me! You’re tune is great for a dreary Monday Morning! Okay I’m up & I’m grovin’ to the tune. Great share!!! Have a rockin’ week my friend!
March 12, 2013 @ 3:32 am
Love it. Plain and simple – Love it. Happy Music Monday x
March 12, 2013 @ 7:43 am
I love the photos that you captured with your new lens. I wish that I had the time and ability to eye beautiful photos.
March 14, 2013 @ 12:33 am
Those are beautiful flowers.
I love taking photos too and using different settings. I think I should try out the manual features…but not on the kids. They cannot sit still!
Very nice selection!