Re: photography class ideas sought (for gardenwriters)

**M* <m*@optonline.net>**

Rich, put me down for depth of field too. Maybe with the new cameras it's
not much of an issue but I love my "old time" shots of blooms in focus with
the background a lovely haze. Just wish I know what I did to get those
shots.

Just a tip but as for Hemerocallis, I've been to several classes on
photographing them and I've learned to always focus on the pollen granules.
Once the pollen is in focus the rest tends to follow along. Also, the new
hot spiders and unusual forms look much better when shot holding the camera
sideways (portrait style).

Melanie Vassallo in the frozen tundra of Long Island
melaniev@optonline.net

> Lighting -- e.g., how to overcome harsh light and deep dark shadows when
you
> don't have the luxury of waiting for a better day to shoot. Effective use
of
> reflectors and diffusers.
> Depth of field is always a good topic -- i.e., why it's so easy to get a
> great Clematis closeup and so tricky to get a decent Hemerocallis closeup.
> Stuff like that.
> _______________________________________________

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