photographing wildflowers

The next photo walk is Sunday March 8th. We will discuss tips for capturing wildflowers.
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Desert Wishbone Bush
Desert Wishbone Bush

Common Fiddleneck
Common Fiddleneck

I shot the above photos in my yard this morning. Our neighborhood borders the Preserve so you should be finding these on the trails now! The close-ups show two tips. 1. Fill your frame. 2. Use a large aperture. Below is an excellent video regarding photographing flowers! Her presentation is useful for both compact and SLR camera users.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ce4uptRss