Colour Impact

Another post on flower photography, again shot in a simple small studio setup. This was one of my first attempts shooting indoors under 'controlled' conditions. This time I used a Gerbera flower on a white background. I was drawn to this particular subject because of its bold colours and beautiful symmetry. Again, natural light was used coming from a window to the left of the flower as we look at it, and a small reflector was used to the right of the flower to fill any harsh shadows. A white background was employed as I felt this suited the subject and showed off its colours to best effect. This image has been quite successful for me, winning a distinction in a national competition, printed in a national publication, and also selling on craft sites. It's amazing what you can achieve with a bit of space, a few camera accessories, a bit of imagination and of course a beautiful subject... Go on, give it a go.

Nikon D200 with Nikkor 105mm F2.8, tripod and cable release.