All I can say is I have been having a lot of fun working with this new camera. I recently went to Franklin Park in Columbus and toured their community gardens which, may I say are amazing! Part of the trip was fun, part story mining for my blog and my posts on Horticulture magazine and part a way to re-think how I approach photography.
As a gardener, I am drawn to the plants. I love good garden design but found myself focusing most of my photos on individual plants. Now I look for a photo opportunity that would show readers the beauty and essence of a garden. Close up photos are beautiful, but they do not tell you enough about a garden.
I would likely not return for a second look at your first and last photos close up of common flowers. The middle two encourage second looks at how plants are used.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! I love the closeups as art, but also love the shots that show off the detail and designwork of the gardener! LOVE the 2nd photo!
ReplyDeleteYes! Close ups are beautiful, but do not take you to the garden or give you-readers ideas on how to use the plants in th garden. Also, if we are to write about gardens to visit, we must give readers a reason to want to get in the car and make the trip.
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