![]() ![]() Cactus Flower, 180mm macro lens, f/13 by Anne Belmont Moving in to eliminate background distractions. Are there other flowers or foliage in the background that might add visual interest or color if blurred? How is the light affecting both my subject and the background? Is that light causing hot spots that will pull the eye away from my subject? If my light is too strong, do I have a large enough diffuser to soften the light both on my subject and in the background elements? When photographing macro subjects in a garden, I am always looking at the bigger picture, beyond my subject. It is much easier to try to get it right in camera rather than spend time correcting distractions in backgrounds later in post processing. Although one should never alter a scene in a public space like a botanic garden or national park, moving dead leaves or loose sticks out of the way or gently pulling back distracting elements and securing them with a clothespin or plamp, is acceptable as long as no damage is done to the plants. I am often surprised by how I can create a much different, stronger image just by changing my position slightly. Those small movements may help you eliminate a bright spot of light or other distracting elements, such as other stems or leaves. By moving just a fraction of an inch or reorienting yourself in a different direction, you can completely change a background. 100mm Macro Photography Lens, f/3.5 Pay Attention to Your Macro Photography Compositionīefore you compose your image or put your camera on a tripod, look through your viewfinder and move around, experimenting with different angles and compositions. Simplicity is essential to telling your story. ![]()
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