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February 14, 2011

Nature Photography

Ever wondered how some photographers get that picture of a butterfly, or of a  bird flying by?  For me it is about knowing the environment for the subject you wish to photograph.  A butterfly for instance can often be found around zinnias, or  cosmos just to name a few.  It is also easy to plant some of these if you wish to attract them to your location..  I usually use a humming bird feeder to get a picture of a humming bird.  The are also attracted by plants with a sweet smell or have a reddish color to them.  Another tip is to try and get down to eye level with what ever you are photographing.  It typically gives you a shallow depth of field  which helps distinguish your subject from its background.  You need some time.  It helps to be patient.  You may wait 30 minutes to a couple of hours for that shot,  Hope some of these tips are helpful  to you in getting that  nice nature shot!


Travis Harbin Photography

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