Photography and Your Own BackYard
By: Author: J Bakken

The opportunities for photography in your own backyard are endless. You can take pictures of flowers, your garden, patios, shrubs and hedges such as lilacs, birds and birdhouses, trees, animals, and much more. Not to mention the opportunities for capturing special moments spent with family and friends outdoors.
The secret to capturing some brilliant photographs in your backyard is a combination of lighting and being at the right angle. For example, you do not want shadows showing up on your pictures, so pay attention to where you stand when taking the photos. Also, if you want a close up of some of your beautiful flowers as they are in full bloom, simply use the 'macro' close-up button on your camera.
If you are wanting to get the best possible pictures of your garden in its most brilliant state, use the 'foliage' setting on your camera if you have it. Or if you want to capture some great shots of your son or daughter running through the sprinkler on a summer day in your backyard, set your camera setting on 'sports' or 'action' shots so they do not turn out blurry.
Again, taking pictures from different perspectives makes all the difference. Try taking pictures of patios from up above, or pictures of flowers where you focus on just half the flower. These various angles make for interesting and unique photographs. Variety is the spice of life and we must remember this in our photography. Get pictures of just your children's feet as they run through the sprinkler or as they sit on the lounge chair on the patio and soak up the sun. Pictures can speak volumes and ones such as these will shout fun and frolic.
Finally, remember to have fun with your camera. These pictures represent your home and family and, therefore, represent love. Capturing the simple things in life with your digital or film camera reminds us to take time to stop and smell the roses, and photograph them in your own backyard.

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