In the late 1830s, the Welsh botanist John Dillwyn Llewelyn began making photographs of orchids he’d grown at his home near Swansea. Llewelyn’s pictures are thought to be among the first to use the ...
When photographing flowers, go for the close-up. Lean in to allow the flower to fill the frame, watching that your camera (or, more likely, smartphone) doesn’t cast a shadow over your subject. If ...
It’s the time of year when bright green buds are popping out of the mud, but spring flowers offer a great opportunity for equally new and bright photographers. Flowers, with their bright colors, ...
Flower photography is not a widely followed genre, but it is something many photographers grow to appreciate. While it may seem like floral photography is all about point and shoot, it is quite a ...
A flower is seen frozen in water as a part of the photographer's 'Frozen Flowers' photo series. (Mo Devlin) Photographer Mo Devlin puts a new spin on macro flower photography by shooting close-ups of ...
Flower photography is a creative pursuit that anyone can enjoy, regardless of location or experience. You don’t need access to exotic gardens or rare blooms to get started. Everyday spaces like your ...
Did you know that cacti can bloom? Yes, those prickly green plants burst out some of the most beautiful flowers you’ve ever seen. For photographer Greg Krehel, these crazy cactus flowers have become ...
For William Ewing, co-curator of “Flora Imaginaria: The Flower in Contemporary Photography,” which recently opened at the Society of the Four Arts, flowers are photography’s unappreciated subject.
If we were asked to define beauty, these photos would definitely be a good example of it as they feature the graceful movements of a beautiful swinging ballet dancer compared to the different angles ...