April 1st and the Pussy Willow is starting to burst….soon to be a mass of leaf. Until then we can enjoy the ‘fluffy’ buds and the globes of fresh yellow pollen.
1st April
© David Oakes 2014
8 thoughts on “April 1st……and No Fooling–Spring is Here”
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now these isolated shots are high impact David are you selecting and removing or is this a bit of studio?
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Nearly always outside, natural light with a piece of card or similar to make the background…occasionally if the subject is in the garden I will clip a piece and shoot in the conservatory but again natural light as above. Natural light from slightly behind always seems to work and much easier than setting up the studio flashes
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Thank you I will have ago at this type of shot its one of my rather full to do list 🙂
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As an aside. If you use a background card or similar it also acts as a windbreak and stops the plant swaying. I think I mentioned that I carry a folding Frisbee, it made of nylon and is a bit like the Lastolite reflectors only smaller….it was also free – a freebee Frisbee!!
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ha ha – I have seen people set up this sort of set up in some of these Photo coaching blogs. I was trying to get a Monkey Tree to achieve some bokeh but it was blowing in the rather fresh breeze and my patience was failing
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All adds to the fun!!!
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Your isolation of these delicate subjects is very effective and inspiring!
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Thank you…I am pleased it strikes a cord with you
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