Photographing Nature

Before you venture out to take photos of nature, you must have the correct camera but more importantly the correct lenses to take pictures from a distance. Most cameras do a great job of taking landscape photography, however if you plan on photographing wildlife you may need a zoom lens since you will probably not be able to get as close as you would like without scaring the animal off.

Macro photography, at the other extreme, is the photographing of small objects usually taken very close up. Examples would be such things as insects, greenery, and small flowers. Some cameras have a built-in setting that allows them to take very good pictures close up. But for the best results, you'll need special lenses for these macro shots. With the right tools, macro photography can be very rewarding.

Macro photography does require more patience. This is especially true when photographing small animals or insects that won't stay still. Just remember, patience and persistence does pay off. If you are photographing outdoors the wind can play a role in the quality of your photos. This is because when you're zoomed in so close, even very small movements can be exaggerated causing your picture to be blurred.

A solution for this extra movement is purchasing various accessories for your camera. The equipment will help stabilize the flowers or plants especially in the moderate wind conditions. They usually clip onto the tripod and gently hold your subject in position.

To compose a great nature picture, you first must decide on the subject of your photograph. Do you find beauty in the sun shining through a leaf or do close-ups of insects make you happy? If you choose plants, you only need to wait for the lighting to be right, depending on the feel you're going for.

If you chose plants, you only need to wait for the lighting to be right, which depends on the feel you're looking for. If you chose insects, you must wait to come across one that is fairly cooperative. See our Wildlife Photography article for information on photographing animals.

To compose the best picture, use a tripod or lean on something steady and still. A crooked picture will show a lack of experience and a straight picture will make the photo look more professional. Even if it is on a tripod, make sure the camera is level.

Some tripods come with a bubble level or you can purchase one separately that fits on your camera. This will assist you in leveling your tripod and improve the quality of your photographs. After checking this, you can begin taking pictures.

Once you have played around with your camera a bit, try to take a nature picture that shows a feeling such as joy or serenity. You might view the bright sun reflecting off of a window as joy. You may see the sun melting on top of the ocean as peaceful and serene.

Try different lighting options or color filters to give your photo a different personality or capture an emotion of the scene. Practice with your camera enough and you will think to yourself, "Wow! I can't believe that I took that picture!" Once you get even better, you can sell your photography, make large prints to hang on your wall or put your photos on a card, mug, pillow, etc. You will be rewarded with a smile and admiration from friends, family, and all viewers.

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