Enjoying My Still Life Garden
After a cup of coffee and a morning walk, my days continue in the garden with watering, weed pulling, filling the bird feeders, and generally enjoying the sights and sounds of the morning. The flower garden has become somewhat of a still life garden full of possibilities for photography subjects. I suppose that is true of the vegetable garden as well. I often use some of the blossoms from the still life garden as accents within the still life images I'm creating.
Flower Treasures for still life photography
Although I enjoy gardening, my flower garden is a learning process. I intended to grow flowers so that I could have a never ending supply of fresh bouquets. That hasn't really happened, but I can find many flower treasures among the weeds and dirt.
Lilac Blooms | northern California photographer
If it's April in northern California, it is the season for lilacs. Their old fashioned charm and delicate blooms are eye-catching. And their fragrance! Oh, I wish you could smell these photos. Although I don't have any lilacs growing in my yard for now, I'm hoping that will change soon.
5 Tips For Planning Your Photo-Worthy Garden
Spring is arriving soon, you're about to plant your garden, and you know you'll want to photograph it. From the tiny details through a macro lens, or the expanse that you can capture with a wide angle, there are some tips for planning your photo worthy garden that will give you some wonderful options.
Moody Side Light | Lemon Rosemary Bread
When beginning photography, one of the earliest things you hear is that you need to learn about light. When I first heard that, I thought it was sort of ridiculous. Light is light, right? But, the important part as related to photography is to learn to see light the way your camera does. And, of course, to capture it in the best way possible.