Like many folks I often venture out away from home to capture photographs of various plants and flowers. Recently I reminded myself that all I have to do is open the patio door to find some backyard beauty to photograph.
NOTE: Click on images to enlarge.
I grabbed my two Nikon 1 J5s. I fitted one with a 1 Nikon 10-100 mm f/4-5.6 zoom and the other with a 1 Nikon 30-110 mm f/3.8-5.6 zoom and a 21 mm MOVO extension tube. Then I headed out to explore my yard.
This quick, little article features a selection of images captured that morning.
It serves as a simple reminder that we can find interesting photography subjects in our own backyards.
The next time you feel a bit uninspired, grab your camera and explore your immediate surroundings. What you find may surprise you!
Technical Note:
All images in this article were captured hand-held using Nikon 1 J5 cameras and either the 1 Nikon 10-100 mm f/4-5.6 zoom or 1 Nikon 30-110 mm f/3.8-5.6 zoom with a 21 mm MOVO extension tube. All photographs in this article were produced from RAW files using my standard process of OpticsPro 11, CS6 and Nik.
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Wow those are some beautiful flowers. My wife loved those. I liked quiet a few of them. THanks for sharing them with us.
Glad you liked them Charlie,.
Tom
Just awesome image that you have presented here, thanks a lot
You’re welcome!
Tom
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I’m glad the article was helpful!
Tom
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Thanks for the positive comment… much appreciated! I create all of the images used in my articles.
Tom
I really enjoyed your blog Thanks for sharing such an informative post.
You’re welcome… I’m glad you enjoyed our blog!
Tom
It is awesome discussion to understand easily about the importance of beautifully image specially. Very narrative ! Thanks,it is nice and very effective article here.
Thanks for adding to the discussion!
Tom
So Beautiful thanks for share.
You’re welcome!
Tom
you just present this flower more beautifully.
Thanks… I’m glad you enjoyed the article!
Tom
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Thanks kamruzzaman, I’m glad the blog is helpful for you!
Tom
wow .beautiful images.
Thanks Hasan!
Tom
Beautiful images.Thanks a lot for sharing these nice images.
Wow! lovely photographs.Thanks for sharing these beautiful photographs.
I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Tom
I must appreciate the photographer. there is some best photographs I’ve ever seen.thanks a lot.
Thanks for your supportive comment – I’m glad you enjoyed the images!
Tom
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the positive comment! I’m glad you enjoyed the images!
Tom
The flowers that you posted are very beautiful.thanks for sharing.
Thanks Chris! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Tom
All our garden is well and stay silent it’s common framework, yet we are crushing it. I get a kick out of the chance to see your garden. A debt of gratitude is in order for sharing it.
I’m glad that you enjoyed the images Monalisa!
Tom
Wow! Eye-Catching Photography work. Hope to see more photography work again. Thanks for sharing it
Thank you for your positive comment – I’m glad you enjoyed the images!
Tom
All follower looking great…. nice photography
Thanks Rahul!
Tom
Amazing photography. Hello Thomas which camera is perfect for this nature photography? Here all of your publish photos looks nice. I think you have more photos which is great like this. Your photo shooting technique is good also.
The camera used for this type of photography is not as important as the time of day. Creating flower and foliage images in overcast light helps to bring out the subtle colours. I happened to use a Nikon 1 J5 to create the images in the article but almost any camera can be used for this type of subject. The key is to try to isolate individual blossoms when framing an image and getting in close. To accomplish that I used the 1 Nikon 30-110mm zoom lens with extension tubes, or the 1 Nikon 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens. Many photographers like to use macro lenses for this type of subject matter.
Tom
All flowers are so beautiful.
I agree Jenny…beautiful and intricate!
Tom
Very beautiful garden you have and all the flowers are looking so excellent.
Thanks Angelina – I’m glad you enjoyed the images!
Tom
All our garden is well and keep quiet it’s natural system, but we are destroying it. I like to see your garden.
Hello Atiqur,
Our garden is totally due to my wife’s talents…I just cut the grass and dig holes for her!
Tom
Thank you Thomas…I shall venture forth into my ‘garden’ as we Brits describe our yards! :))
You’re welcome Ian! My wife and I would love to eventually see a few of those gardens first hand…perhaps in Ireland and Wales!
Tom