I've just finished shooting a patch of ostrich ferns near my house. Ferns fascinate me, I love the curves, the repeating lines and patterns, and all
that green! They are one of my favorite photography subjects in the Spring.
Nikon D600 | Nikon D7100 | Nikon D800 | Canon 5D Mark III | Canon EOS-Rebel T4i
Patterns make great subjects! When you repeat a shape, color or line, you can add strength to an image and make it much more interesting. If you
repeat it many times, it forms a pattern and brings a sense of order to the photo. You don't need a fern patch to find patterns in nature to photography,
they are everywhere!
You can see repeating patterns in flowers.....
In Webs...
In leaves and dew drops...
Sand and Water Ripples...
On frosty surfaces...
...everywhere! So, get out there are find some patterns. I'm heading back
to the fern patch! :)
Happy Shooting,
Kathleen Clemons
PPSOP Instructor
Recommended Reading:
- Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera
- The Complete Photo Manual: 300+ Skills and Tips for Making Great Pictures
- 50 Photo Projects - Ideas to Kickstart Your Photography
- Photo Op: 52 Inspirational Projects for the Adventurous Image-maker
- The Print and the Process: Taking Compelling Photographs from Vision to Expression