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Title: How to photograph The natural New Zealand bush never ceases to amazing me with its beauty. This shot was taken on a walk to a dam out the back of Picton, in New Zealand’s South Island. You don’t need to stray far from the walking tracks to find beauty. This Punga tree was hanging over a small stream where a bridge passed overtop, allowing an amazing arial view of the amazing patterns.; green leafed plants
Credits: Bryn Parish, source, license.
create patterns or focal points. Pay attention to how shapes interact and fill the frame for visually appealing compositions.
• aperture: 1.8 • exposure time: 1/33 • focal length: 4.0 • ISO: 40
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. You can use equipment similar to
Apple iPhone 7 Plus, that was used for the original photo. Or use any compatible camera.
From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into
captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure.
Tools like
darktable (open-source) or
Lightroom
(commercial)
facilitate adjustments in
brightness,
contrast, and
color,
which
enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media.
Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.