I think this is my first thread in here! *11 images*

[Alison]

Took a stroll through my Mom's garden today. I've been in a photographic slump for quite some time and I thought I would venture out into something other than weddings/children. Comments and suggestions for improvement are more than welcome, I have no idea what I am doing! I also have no idea what any of these plants are, sadly that gene did not get passed down from Mother to Daughter!

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5. Come on, I had to throw one non flower in there

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11.

 

[LaFoto]

Alison in Landscape and Nature! Now that is a sight to behold!!!

And you say you did not know what you were doing?
Ha!

But all your photographing weddings and children has taught you how to use a camera well, and hey, with flowers, which don't move nor cry nor need to be entertained in order to smile you just cannot go wrong!

And you didn't!
You don't need any pointers. They're all wonderful pics.

Especially that little "flower" in Photo 5!!!!

 

[Alison]

Thanks, Corinna! It was fun to try something new, though challenging to think of angles to try. My goal is to get out walking more and perhaps it will become easier as I see things on our walks

The one in #5 is growing like a weed

 

[Mama_Destiny]

Those are all great!!! I also LOVE #5!! What a cute little "flower"!

 

[mentos_007]

well.. I see "flowers" only!!1

 

[karissa]

3,7, and 8 are my picks although, it was a hard pick. These are all very nice!

 

[Alison]

Thanks for the comments

 

[AIRIC]

Sweet shots Alison.

Eric

 

[tpe]

Some fantastic coulors there, and great focus

tim

 

[Funkyflame]

nice shots .. the 3rd is my favorite ... it looks so clear

 

[Arch]

good stuff alison..... you've done well with these..... good to see you in another section! :thumbup:

 

[Raymond J Barlow]

very well done, wonderful comps and exposures., your babe is beautiful!

 

[Alison]

good stuff alison..... you've done well with these..... good to see you in another section! :thumbup:

Yeah, I didn't realize there was anything other than wedding & portrait for years

Thanks for the comments. It was great to take these and I look forward to more contributions in this section

 

[Holly]

Alison these are great... I love 8 and 11... Great photos... YES For someone who has no clue what they are doing with nature photos did awefully well! hehe

 

[KevinR]

Pretty nice shots. #3 and #8 are my favorites. My suggestion would be to use a tripod and depth of field preview. It will give you more control over the the areas of sharpness. If no DOF then bracket. :thumbup:

p.s. #8 might look really cool converted to B&W. Just a thought.