The other day, Melissa came over and we went to play with our cameras at the Botanical Gardens. I don’t know why it never occurs to me to visit the Gardens when it’s in the spring… oh, wait. I know why. I’m usually sneezing my head off outdoors and avoid flowering places. Maybe this year that won’t be an issue. (I’ve got a great allergy doctor who has helped me tremendously. Better living through science, bitches!)
The fun thing about going out to take photos with a friend is the creativity flying around and seeing someone else look at something from an angle you normally wouldn’t think of taking a photo or seeing something. I got down and dirty (literally) taking some of these pictures and I think if I hadn’t made that sacrifice (I don’t know if I’ll be able to get the sap out of those pants), I wouldn’t have gotten the great shots I did. Next time I will rethink my wardrobe before going somewhere I plan on laying in the (wet) dirt and grass to get the shot I’m after.
Hinge
The other thing that is good for creativity is that when you go to a Garden in the middle of winter (no matter how warm it is), there aren’t a bunch of pretty flowers to take pictures of so you have to find other interesting things to capture.
Fountain
And you can find color, just in less expected places.
Melissa on the Bridge
You can see the rest of the set here.
Melissa and I decided that we would go back to Botanical Gardens in the spring/summer to see how much we’ve improved and to take some photos of actual flowers.
I’m currently reading The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby and it’s a treasure trove of information, but there is still so much more for me to learn. I can’t wait for my photography class in February! In the meantime, I need to find some other places to go take photos. Suggestions, anyone?
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. And the pics look good too!