Digital Camera World

Floral details

Sometimes the parts really are greater than the whole: develop a eye for detail…

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Close-up shots of smaller details can have just as much impact as epic views of a field of flowers in full bloom. To get frame-filling shots, you’ll need a lens with a macro focusing function, or a dedicated macro lens itself. You can also make a normal lens focus closer by using a close-up diopter (which screws to the front of the lens like a filter) or extension tubes, which fit between the lens and the camera.

When it comes to compositio­n, keep it simple with basic shapes and lines, and use the rule of thirds as a guide to where to place the most important details. Look for ways in which you can combine details that display contrastin­g or complement­ary textures and colours, to help produce a more dynamic end result.

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Sharp and soft Use selective focusing to draw attention to a detail.

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