{"id":52858,"date":"2015-06-03T16:12:55","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T15:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=52858"},"modified":"2021-09-23T11:04:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T10:04:02","slug":"the-definitive-guide-to-photographing-wildflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/landscape_photography-technique\/the-definitive-guide-to-photographing-wildflowers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide to Photographing Wildflowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52880&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52880 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg\" alt=\"Moondaisy-meadow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg?resize=599,400 599w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg?resize=900,602 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg?resize=562,376 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Moondaisy-meadow.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">A moondaisy meadow. Image \u00a9 Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><em>Colin Roberts shares the techniques you need to capture these short-lived and fragile flowers&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Few things enhance the landscape like drifts of wildflowers, and if they are growing en masse they become the dominant feature. Of course, they can be a challenging subject to photograph \u2013 short-lived, fragile, and sometimes hard to locate \u2013 but with a little in-depth knowledge and the right techniques they can make inspiring images.<\/p>\n<h2>Light<\/h2>\n<p>As with many natural subjects, light is a commanding factor, so it pays to think through the type of image you want to capture and visit your location when conditions are right. Soft light is always a good option for shooting flowers and foliage because the lack of strong shadows allows plenty of detail to be revealed \u2013 so take advantage of overcast weather whenever you can.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the strong sidelight at sunrise or sunset will inject a lot more drama, so if you want to capture a more striking image of wildflowers you\u2019ll need to shoot when the sun is low in the sky.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52875&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 445px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52875\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg\" alt=\"003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak\" width=\"425\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=300,423 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=284,400 284w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=1089,1536 1089w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=900,1270 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=562,793 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Soft light is always a good option when shooting flowers, such as these viper\u2019s bugloss at sunrise. Image \u00a9 Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Most of my favourite wildflower images are shot at first light, but this type of image doesn\u2019t come easily. Being on location for sunrise around midsummer can mean setting out at 4am or earlier if you need to travel by car, and then on foot to a remote spot, so forward planning is essential.<\/p>\n<p>A bit of research can reveal vital details \u2013 for example, some flowers only open when the sun is quite high in the sky, so they\u2019re not suitable for low-light shots. Another factor to consider is that many wildflowers continually turn to face the sun, tracking its movement across the sky. This can affect your choice of viewpoint, especially if you want avoid shooting a meadow of flowers which are facing away from the camera.<\/p>\n<h2>Composition<\/h2>\n<p>The grandeur of a wildflower landscape can get lost if the composition isn\u2019t structured carefully. In fact, being confronted with a natural spectacle can be dazzling, so it pays to work your way around the location, shoot handheld from several angles and then weigh up your results.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that images are often more effective if they are dominated by just one or two colours, rather than a combination of many, so in a meadow of mixed flowers try to isolate areas where one or two species prevail.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52887&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 435px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52887\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg\" alt=\"004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field\" width=\"415\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg?resize=300,434 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg?resize=276,400 276w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg?resize=1061,1536 1061w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg?resize=900,1303 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/004-Poppies-in-a-wheat-field.jpg?resize=562,813 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Images are often more effective if they are dominated by one or two colours. Image \u00a9 Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Techniques for general landscape composition are all valid, so watch for focal points, try to convey depth, and incorporate any curving pathways that lead into the scene. Try tilting your camera angle downwards slightly in order to include more pull-in of the foreground \u2013 that way the flowers will be more prominent and there will be less sky in the image.<\/p>\n<p>When shooting species with smaller flower heads, such as ox-eye daisies and clover, try moving in close with a wideangle lens to make them loom large in relation to their surroundings; otherwise they can look too small to have any real impact.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Top Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Water works<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52875&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 445px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52875\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg\" alt=\"003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak\" width=\"425\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=300,423 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=284,400 284w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=1089,1536 1089w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=900,1270 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/003-Sainfoin-meadow-with-oak.jpg?resize=562,793 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Moisture enhances the look of wildflowers, making their colours more intense, so try to capture them on clear mornings when the dew is heavy. Alternatively, shoot after rain while they\u2019re still wet and their foliage has been washed clean and glossy.<\/p>\n\n<h3>2. Colour combinations<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52876&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52876 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg\" alt=\"006-Thistles-among-weld\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg?resize=601,400 601w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg?resize=900,599 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg?resize=562,374 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/006-Thistles-among-weld.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Look for interesting combinations of colour where two species grow side-by-side. The mix can be harmonious, like red poppies and pink campion; or contrasting, like yellow weld and purple thistles.<\/p>\n\n<h3>3. Wind-blown<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52877&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52877\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg\" alt=\"Colin Roberts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg?resize=300,202 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg?resize=596,400 596w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg?resize=900,605 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/007-Wind-blown-willowherb.jpg?resize=562,377 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Don\u2019t be put off by gusty winds. One way to exploit the wind-blown effect is to lengthen your shutter speed and create an impressionistic effect by showing the flowers in motion.<\/p>\n\n<h3>4. In the mist<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52878&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52878 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg\" alt=\"008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg?resize=601,400 601w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg?resize=900,599 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg?resize=562,374 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/008-Trackway-lined-with-cow-parsley.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Perfect conditions don\u2019t come to order, but keep in mind the potential of a misty atmosphere during wildflower season. It seems there\u2019s a natural fit between a morning mist and swathes of wildflowers, so make a beeline for the best locations when the time is right.<\/p>\n\n<h3>5. Closer views<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52879&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52879\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg\" alt=\"Colin Roberts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg?resize=601,400 601w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg?resize=900,599 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg?resize=562,374 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/009-Cow-parsley-on-the-margin-of-a-barley-field.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colin Roberts<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Moving in close on one or more flower heads doesn\u2019t mean you have to exclude the landscape. With careful framing it\u2019s still possible to include the surrounding countryside, throwing it out of focus as a soft backdrop.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Kit List<\/h2>\n<h3>Polarising filter<\/h3>\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Polarising-Filter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-52891\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Polarising-Filter-300x467.jpg\" alt=\"Polarising-Filter\" width=\"200\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a>\n<p>I use a polariser on all of my wildflower images to cut reflections and enrich colour. The effects are especially marked when the flowers and foliage are moist.<\/p>\n<h3>Versatile tripod<\/h3>\n<p><em><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tripod.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52889\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Tripod-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tripod\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/em>Meadows and hillsides typically have marshy or uneven ground, so a tripod with legs that can be independently positioned is essential. I have both Benbo and Manfrotto models and find them perfect for the job.<\/p>\n<h3>Wildflower handbook<\/h3>\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Book.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-52890\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Book-300x470.jpg\" alt=\"Book\" width=\"100\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a>\n<p>A handbook is useful for identifying wildflowers. It will also tell you how long each species will remain in bloom \u2013 handy if you want to return when conditions are better. Try <em>Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland<\/em> (ISBN 978-0-71365-944-3)<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Colin Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>A specialist in landscapes and nature, Colin Roberts turned professional in 2005.He has received a number of awards for his nature images, including \u2018International Garden Photographer of the Year\u2019 and the Royal Horticultural Society\u2019s \u2018Photographer of the Year\u2019. To see more of his images visit his website at www.colinrobertsphotography.com. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>Mark Bauer provides a few tips and tricks for photographing his favourite type of wildflower&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Subject Suggestion: Sea Thrift<\/h2>\n<p><em>Mark Bauer explains why these vivid pink coastal wildflowers, that thrive on cliff-tops, make great subjects<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52896&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52896 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg\" alt=\"Kimmeridge-4-4452\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Kimmeridge-4-4452.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Kimmeridge shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 18mm, 6secs at f\/16, ISO 100, Lee 4-stop ND and polariser. Image \u00a9 Mark Bauer<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Sea thrift, or sea pink, is a wildflower that grows on sandy, well-drained soil in full sun; it is particularly associated with coastal locations, where it thrives on cliff-tops. As its alternative name suggests, its round flowers are vivid pink in colour. It grows about a foot high, usually in clumps or mats and blooms in late spring; mid-to-late May is often the key time in the UK. For many people a carpet of bright pink thrift on the cliff-top heralds the arrival of summer.<\/p>\n<p>To find thrift, head to the coast and seek out sunny cliff-tops. When you find a suitable location, it\u2019s worth spending some time to find the best viewpoint. Thrift looks its best if you can fill the frame with the colour, so look for a spot where the carpet is nice and thick, as well as an interesting background \u2013 it\u2019s easy to get seduced by the impact of the colour and forget to produce a balanced composition. It will also help the composition if there are some small gaps here and there, to provide some contrast with the mass of pink.<\/p>\n<h2>Lighting<\/h2>\n<p>To make the most of the colour, shoot in the golden light of early morning or evening. The best time will depend on your chosen location and the direction of the sunrise and sunset. Still conditions are preferable, so that the flowers don\u2019t sway during the exposure, but that said, their stems are quite strong and wiry, and as the flowers don\u2019t grow very high, they remain quite still even in a fairly stiff breeze.<\/p>\n<p>For maximum impact, get in close with a wideangle lens. The flowers will then seem to stretch out in front of the camera, exaggerating the size of the carpet. Try to frame your shot so that there is a clear focal point in the background \u2013 such as a headland, lighthouse or rock stacks. Traditional, well-balanced compositions work best, so stick to convention and follow the rule of thirds when you compose your image.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52895&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 420px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52895\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg\" alt=\"Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg?resize=300,450 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg?resize=267,400 267w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg?resize=900,1350 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Bedruthan-Steps-4-1169.jpg?resize=562,843 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Mark Bauer<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Top tips<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Depth of field<\/h3>\n<p>Getting in close with a wideangle lens will create a dramatic perspective, but you\u2019ll need to be careful to keep both foreground and background sharp. Set a small aperture of f\/11-16 and use the hyperfocal distance to maximise depth of field.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Set up low<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing a low viewpoint has the effect of placing emphasis on the foreground and is a technique that works well in conjunction with wideangle lenses. Be careful not to get too low, however, as this can reduce visual separation between key elements in the frame.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Respect the environment<\/h3>\n<p>You might think that the best viewpoint is from the middle of a carpet of thrift, but however good you think it is, resist the temptation to trample over the flowers to get your shot.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Time of day<\/h3>\n<p>Warm light from a low sun will really enhance the colour of thrift, and reveal its form and texture. Use an app such as <a title=\"The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris app review\" href=\"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/accessory_reviews\/the-photographers-ephemeris-app-review-48893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Photographer\u2019s Ephemeris<\/a> to find out which end of the day suits your location best.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Mark Bauer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Mark Bauer has been a full-time landscape photographer for over a decade and takes inspiration from the landscapes in the south-west. www.markbauerphotography.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>A guide to shooting heather and gorse, courtesy of Justin Minns&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Subject Suggestion: Heather and Gorse<\/h2>\n<p><em>With rich pinks and purples on display, few can resist the charms of these late summer flowers, says Justin Minns<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52899&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52899 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9789-lightened\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=170,170 170w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=900,900 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=562,562 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/IMG_9789-lightened.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">A low angle of light adds shape and texture to heather. Image \u00a9 Justin Minns<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that heathland is one of our most threatened habitats, rarer even than rainforest. Heathland can be somewhat open and featureless, which makes finding a composition challenging. Try to keep it simple, aiming to capture the spirit of the colourful spectacle without showing it all and use elements such as a lone tree on the horizon or a pathway cutting through the heather to act as a lead-in line.<\/p>\n<h2>Best time to shoot<\/h2>\n<p>Heather flowers in late summer, a time of year when the light can be rather harsh during the day, so it\u2019s worth getting out for the golden hours at the start and end of the day. Aside from the obvious prospect of a dramatic sunrise, the low angle of the light as the first rays of sunlight splash across the landscape adds shape and texture to the heather.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no need for any special equipment. I took most of my shots between 24-40mm, a range covered by most kit lenses or compact camera zooms. A telephoto lens is useful for picking out details and when wildlife that lives among the heather makes an appearance. It\u2019s worth slipping a couple of filters into your kit bag: a circular polariser to make the most of the riot of colour and a graduated ND filter to keep those early morning (or evening) skies under control.<\/p>\n<h2>Go abstract<\/h2>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_52900&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1220px\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52900 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2015\/06\/Abstract.jpg?resize=562,375 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Justin Minns<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>With its bold colours and stark contrasts, heathland can be a great place to experiment with different techniques. Try forsaking the small apertures and resulting shallow depth of field usually favoured for landscape images and shoot wide open, preferably with a telephoto lens. Focusing on a point of interest in the distance, a lone tree for example, will render the foreground heather as a glorious pink blur.<\/p>\n<p>You can take this a step further by using intentional camera movement (ICM), a technique that involves deliberately moving the camera during the exposure. There are endless possibilities and permutations with ICM and a lot of trial and error to get something you\u2019re happy with, but it\u2019s a lot of fun. In this example above, using a fairly slow shutter speed I moved the camera smoothly from the tops of the trees down to the heather, pressing the shutter button halfway down.<\/p>\n<h2>Top tips<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Use a tripod<\/h3>\n<p>As always with landscape photography, a tripod is essential. It not only ensures your shots will be sharp, but also slows the whole process down, giving you time to consider your composition and make sure you nail the exposure.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Weather forecast<\/h3>\n<p>Check for mornings where mist is forecast and get there early to catch the best of the conditions because<br \/>\nthe sun can burn it off quickly. Clear mornings will ensure you get nice warm sidelight on the heather.<\/p>\n<h3>3. In the details<\/h3>\n<p>Although the sea of colour is the obvious attraction, don\u2019t overlook the details. Dew-covered spiderwebs, butterflies or backlit individual flowers can be picked out with a telephoto or macro lens and the colours of out-of-focus heather make a great backdrop.<\/p>\n<h3>4. 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