Wildflowers can make fantastic subjects or complements to the subject of a landscape image, but when they start thrashing about in a stiff breeze, it can be tricky to still get optimal image quality. If you keep finding your plans foiled by the wind, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features a seasoned landscape photographer sharing some helpful tips for photographing wildflowers in such conditions.
Coming to you from Michael Shainblum, this great video tutorial offers a wealth of helpful advice for photographing wildflowers, especially in windy conditions. We often talk about the importance of a foreground element in landscape photography, as the use of a wide angle lens without one can lead to an overly empty and flat image. A patch of wildflowers can be a particularly good element, as they are often vibrant and richly textured, and that can balance the similar elements often seen in the midground sky of such an image. And if you bring along a macro lens, you can sometimes get some extra images from the same spot! Check out the video above for the full rundown from Shainblum.
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