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TIME OF DAY CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT TIME OF DAY IS GOOD FOR PLANT PHOTOS I HEARD IT WAS BETWEEN 10AM AND 12 ????
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Pat Worster |
that is when the sun is the strongest. I would try early morning or evening. The light will be much better then.
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Michael H. Cothran |
More important than time of day is to choose when the plant is peaking, and the wind is still. The old addage about shooting early and late is a good one, but doesn't always apply. However, you will find the wind more cooperative in the early and late hours of the day. It is still quite possible to get top notch images of plants during mid-day. If it's sunny, and you establish that the sun is too harsh, you can use one of many commercially made hand-held transluscent reflectors to hold over the plant, which will greatly diffuse the harsh light. If you are so inclined, you can make one using 1x1 lumber as your frame, and stretching a white shower liner, or similar material over it. If the wind is relentless, you can also purchase or hand-make a complete light tent to cover the plant while photographing it - a light tent will eliminate harsh lighting AND stop wind motion. Michael H. Cothran
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
I like overcast days for plant shooting. I guess everyone has their favorites times and lighting conditions. If you don't want to haul around a bunch of equipment, I'd stick to mornings early. I usually quit by 10 if the sun is out.
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Terry R. Hatfield |
The Overcast Day Is The Best;-)
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Mike Rubin |
Another vote for overcast, it gives a very even light. It is only a problem if you want a blue sky. When shooting in the mid day it is helpful to use a polarizer or Graduated ND filters, another option is the use of reflectors. But as Carolyn said you can end up hauling around a lot of equipment. Oh and don't forget a tripod that gets down very low,shutter release cable,Flash for fill, also macro lens,and an assistant to carry it all. LOL This hobby sure gets expensive! Another idea to to shoot after it rains, the water drops on the flowers add to the image. I have even used a spray bottle of water to add the water drops myself.(Just one more thing to carry)
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
I've resorted to a mini tripod and don't even take my big one along anymore. The little one is usually enough as you can find something to set it on if you need to get up higher, like your car or something.
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
a tripod, a good flahs unit and a 12" light diffuser 9 to block the harsh sun light and cast a shadow on the subject, then youll be able to light it with your flash and get nice even lighting. Its easier to preach then practice, I almost never use my diffuser but I do use the flash...lol I just spend more time looking for the one flower in the shade or go out when its overcast. but thats about it... unless your useing a point and shoot, then id say try to see if the flash helps, if not, just use the diffuser to cut the harsh sun light. craig-
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