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ust look at the freshness conjured up by the drops of water on the inside of this apple blossom. The stamens lead the eye from

the top-left of the image to the third point at the bottom-right, and the colour change that moves imperceptibly from white to dark green is stunning. This image also displays perfect exposure and good depth of eld.

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background, and the decision to stand the glass on a piece of blue slate is a stroke of genius. The blue in the slate offsets the purple and green of the owers. Take time to think through your background and props, and consider what adds to the effectiveness of a photo.

ere are simple violets in an antique medicine glass. The selective focus blurs out the

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arly morning forays can produce spectacular shots if you catch a bloom thats still encased in

frost, such as this lily. Patterns on petals and stems can be at their most interesting when theyre coated in a natural frosting. This is also a great time of day to catch owers that are bedecked with spiders webs highlighted by dew.

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hooting a ower from beneath and using the sky as a backdrop can produce a striking graphic image. The increased

contrast denes the skeletal frame of these long-dead hogweed heads. The use of sunlight hitting the stalk from the left adds golden highlights, which contrast well with the blue sky.

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form when theyre shot from above. The yellow petals are so vibrant and plentiful that the point of interest and the pattern in this image becomes the spaces between the owers. The contrast between the yellow and dark green works perfectly. Remember to use a small aperture for enough depth of eld this will ensure that all the ower heads are in focus.

group of owers of all the same type, like these chrysanthemums, can take on an abstract

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ot all oral shots need to be pin sharp. This image of a poppy benets from

the blurring, which can be introduced in-camera or created by some postprocessing effect using a Diffuse Glow lter, or by adding Guassian blur to a second layer and knocking back its opacity. Experiment with diffuse effects, but remember to make sure your lighting comes from behind.

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tight focus with a narrow depth of eld captures the essence of this snow drop. The steely, blue-

tinged background with the unfocused highlights from glinting water droplets really add to the freshness of the image.

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particular have a delicacy and structure that lend themselves to photography. This shot of a star gazer lily, for instance, shows how you dont have to photograph the whole bloom for a stunning result. The crop and tight focus on the ower stamen reveal a superbly delicate texture and an innite array of colour shades

ature presents some of the best photo opportunities. Flowers in

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foreground owers and the parched grass. The sunrise behind the mountain and the way the light touches the wispy clouds with a dash of pink is masterly. The image has had its contrast enhanced and a graduated lter applied to the sky. Try this wide-angle technique yourself, but remember to get up early for the best results.

his stunning photo of sunowers has a great depth of interest and effective contrast between the

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his classic shot uses a neutral background that has been lit to show a smooth gradient effect. The background doesnt clash with the gerbera,

but its dark enough to delineate the form of the petals. A soft light from the right, coupled with a weak overhead illumination gives the whole ower a very soft and pleasing appearance. This type of lighting effect can be achieved well with ash, as long as its diffused with something like white cotton or muslin.

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