Photography Tips and Cheats…
We all like to take and look at good photos and ActiveRain has many talented photographers. Spring is here and the urge is to grab the camera and start snapping pics to share with our friends. Here's a few tips and cheats that will work with any camera whether it be point-and-shoot or DSLR.

Large display of blossoms on flowering pear ~ Photo by Michael Thornton


What's there not to like about the colorful display and bountiful flora of trees this time of year? While mass displays are great in some instances; sometimes, small, more intimate settings adds beauty and mystique.


Good photos often take time. Don't get in a rush. Study and plan your shot. In the photo below, I chose to use one of the two smaller shoots to photograph. In this instance, I used back-lighting to my advantage by shooting into the darker colors on the pine trees.

Smaller back-lit blossoms ~ Photo by Michael Thornton


I repositioned, zoomed in, framed and took the shot. The result was a smaller bouquet set against a natural dark back drop. A little post production cropping was all I needed to finish the job.

Pear blossoms ~ Photo by Michael Thornton


I hope that you find these tips and cheats helpful. Good luck and good shooting...

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MAR
22
2011
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Michael~All of these photos are beautiful and thanks for the tips! What camera and lens did you use for these, if you dont mind me asking?

8:38am • #13
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I always say it, but man I wish you were here so I could hire you for all my photography needs!  Thanks for taking the time to give us novices some pointers!

9:17am • #14
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Pretty cool my friend,  and talented!  I have to admit, I just never seem to 'see' the shot so I guess I need to slow down.

9:17am • #15
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Thank you sir for the help.  Have a great day my friend and keep the tips and cheats coming.

9:22am • #16
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Photo #1 is good, 2 is better.... But 3 is GREAT!!! Thanks for the tips!! Happy Tuesday!
9:31am • #17
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Thanks for the tips- since joining AR I now find myself taking more shots of nature and  have found the photograhers here quite helpful.

10:23am • #18
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I took a hundred photos yesterday, blooms everywhere....Now that I have your "Tips", I have to start over...Wish me luck!  Thanks Michael, and great shots as always!

12:16pm • #20
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Good stuff as always.  Makes me want to go get a better camera!!

12:31pm • #21
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Good morning, Michael. I enjoy reading your tips. The last two photos show off the blossoms, whereas in the first photo, the blossoms are lost amongst themselves. (Too much of a good thing, I guess.) And is that a honey bee inside the blossom on the left in the third photo?

1:13pm • #22
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Hey Michael,

yes less is more and the way you plan your composition can also make or break the picture :)Also be aware of the background, will it interfere with the photo, does it help the colors pop? or does it blend and make it to busy? Great post and ideas :)

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2:00pm • #23
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Great photos Michael and love the busy bee in the shot. Thanks for the great post.

Dixie

2:55pm • #24
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 Your pictures are gorgeous. Your tips on photos are always helpful

Hannah

3:05pm • #25
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Michael, you are my source when it comes to great photography tips, and I will heed your tips.

3:31pm • #26
905,602 Points 93 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Another great photo tip from the King of Photography here in the Rain. Well done my friend. Keep the tips coming.

7:45pm • #27
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Hello Michael and I must say those are some very bright white flowers you have there on your post, very nice! I will be sending you a email about purchasing another Video Camera, I want to step up into something a little more expensive.

Vegas Bob ;o)

8:18pm • #28
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Hello Michael: Carl is out planting the garden so thought I would stop by your blog. I really like all your photo's and the how-toss, but I'm a point and shoot person so I'll have to stop by more often to enjoy your photo's.

Ceil

9:07pm • #29
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Michael,

It seems like you have more than your fair share of photo cheats in your hip pocket.

11:42pm • #30
MAR
23
2011
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RhododendrumGood Morning Michael, Your photo blogs are an inspiration. Love the owl, how fortunate you were to be there and catch that shot. Have a great day and thanks.

8:39am • #31
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Michael, Great tips and great photos.  I appreciate the reminder about using a darker background to help make the lighter color really stand out.  Excellent.  Best wishes always.

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