Welcome to World Photography Forum! | |
Thank you for finding your way to World Photography Forum, a dedicated community for photographers and enthusiasts. There's a variety of forums, a wonderful gallery, and what's more, we are absolutely FREE. You are very welcome to join, take part in the discussion, and post your pictures!
|
|
General Photography Technique Discussion on General Photography Technique |
|
Thread Tools |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Photographing wild flowers
Yesterday I stumbled across a hillside of Pasque Flowers, a rare plant of chalk downs, which is apt given that it was Easter. Anyway, I'd like to photograph them, but wind vibration is a problem. Does anyone have any solutions which do not involve damage to the plant (which is about 4" high). I won't use a plamp due to potential damage. I have a translucent tent but it is a pain to use and requires its own tripod as support. A self supporting translucent tunnel would be useful.
Leif |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Leif can you make some sort of small windbreak out of card and some sticks.
__________________
Christine Iwancz Gallery upload limit is 4 photos per 24hrs Gallery Posting Guidelines here http://ciphotography.freehostia.com/index.php Equipment= Canon 7D, 40D, 400 f5.6, 75-300, 100mm Macro, 18-55, Canon 70-200 f4, Tokina 12-24mm, Kenko pro 300 1.4,1.5 and 2.0x, Jessops ext tube set, Canon 580 flash. Home made ring flash. . Close-lens. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Leif |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Hi Leif
I usually carry a 2' x 1' piece of old lightweight tent canvas as a wind break, I've stiched strips of canvas in the middle and at each end to thread a stick through. I set it up to form a 'V' shaped shelter around the subject, this usually stops enough wind to make photography possible, although not always! I have been known to use bin liners, my camera bag, my wifes jacket (it's preferable to using mine), and anthing lying around that may be suitable. nirofo. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Leif, I sometimes use a plastic 6 pint Milk carton, cut out one panel and slip it behind the flower. You can hold it down with a tent peg put through a hole in the bottom of the carton.
Nogbad |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
I like the idea of carrying a cloth to use as a wind break. Maybe ripstop nylon?
I'll get my wife to run something up for me. Any suggestions for colour? I hope to do a lot of flower photos this year. |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Sky blue is good and so is white both will give a little reflective qualities as well.
__________________
Christine Iwancz Gallery upload limit is 4 photos per 24hrs Gallery Posting Guidelines here http://ciphotography.freehostia.com/index.php Equipment= Canon 7D, 40D, 400 f5.6, 75-300, 100mm Macro, 18-55, Canon 70-200 f4, Tokina 12-24mm, Kenko pro 300 1.4,1.5 and 2.0x, Jessops ext tube set, Canon 580 flash. Home made ring flash. . Close-lens. |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
The cloth I use was from a kids lightweight tent which had been destroyed in the usual way kids do these things, it just happened to be green! nirofo. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks for the numerous excellent suggestions. I tried using my tent again last night and it was useless. Oh well. Plenty more ideas to try .... Leif
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
This month's BBC Wildlife mag suggests a collapsible reflector for just this purpose, then suggests a home-made foil-covered cardboard sheet as a cheap alternative. No idea how well this would work in reality, but it may be worth a go.
__________________
Sharon |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|