You can only see so many wonderful pictures before you start making your own.
I started by volunteered as the photographer for two local theater companies and have also done a lot of work with model photography. If people ask my how to get started in Photography I always say to volunteer! I’m sure a local park, baseball team, or theater company would love your talents. 🙂
My Mom has been after me for years to start doing artwork she can hang on her walls so I decided to just give flower photography a shot – and I found I really liked it!! It doesn’t have the drama of the theater – but it certainly has it’s own appeal and challenges.
Flower photography grew to include clouds, architecture and our furry kids (cats).
I work with both the actual shot as well as the post processing to make something that is ‘different, unique, amazing’. I don’t want ‘just another flower picture’.
I hope you like my work and let me know what you think!!
All the best – Michael
Hi Michael, some really great shots. Nice processing too, adding to the images rather then just processing for the sake of it. 🙂
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Thank you!! I really do try to give them a unique look with a good focus – but not be all crazy either : )
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Well, I think your shots are very dramatic! Lovely! Namaste. . . . Anne
Thanks for visiting my blog. Do return again soon and often!
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Thank you! I’m glad you like them.
All the best – Michael
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so sweet. new to this myself – and having fun as well.
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Best of luck! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
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Hey there Michael, Thanks for stopping by to check out my blog and the follow, hope you liked what you saw. Looking forward to seeing more from you, 🙂
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Looking forward to your new works! Have wonderful day : )
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Your photography is superb, what an inspiration ! Flowers are among my favourite subjects in photography and your photos of them are simply wonderful. Have a great evening 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to say Hi!
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Great pictures! love it. Awesome. Thanks for stopping by to my blog.
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You are so very welcome!
You have an excellent eye for color!
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hahaha…. because I am “black”, gloomy and looking for colors and cheer. (Maybe) that’s why I love to take colorful pictures. Follow your blog and waiting for your new photos 😉
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Excellent “About” and some stunning flower shots. Not got into the post photo editing but that is next on my list. MM 🍀
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I’m thinking about doing a series of posts on simple edits that are useful for nature photographers.
All the best! – Michael
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That would be great for me! 😎
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Thanks for the follow friend, always great to find a good fellow photographer C:
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Very welcome! Your work is excellent – leaves me inspired : )
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Thank you ^^ The feeling is mutual C: Your eye for light is remarkable.
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Hello Michael, Thanks for stopping by my blog, http://englishmanual.wordpress.com. My hidden agenda is to promote the understanding of nature with photos of plants, animals, and landscape features. I’m glad you liked the daisies! I love your flower photography. You have a real talent for bringing out colour.
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Thank you very much! Your whole blog concept is so creative!
If you want to use any of my photos on your blog you are more than welcome!
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Hi Michael. Thank you for visiting and following HoB. Much appreciated!
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Very welcome!!! I’m going to enjoy following you back. Bowie is adorable
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I’m a French poet and thank you very much for so many great photos ! I like all your photos ! So inspiring photos !
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Thanks for the kind words!!
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Thank you for the visit!
Scoop
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hey, mike!
great work you have going here, sir!
altho im a film user, i do use digital when im working in the streets….it helps me decide what i should capture on film…
carry on the work…superb shots you have here!
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Thank you so much!!!
I love shooting digital because of the editing possibilities.
I’ve always been in awe of you film guys – you gotta get it right with one shot!
Have a wonderful day – Michael
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aw, shucks, mike!
it’s not that bad, really….ive been shooting film for well over 30 yrs now…and i must’ve wasted a lot of film with unwanted shots over those yrs!
but, yes, i agree 100%…with film, especially if using 12 exposure medium format…and even worse, large format…you do have to check, double check and sometimes triple check before pressing that shiny button!
that said, digital has its advantages, too…like instant results.
in all the yrs ive been collecting, buying, selling and using film cameras, i can still honestly put hand on heart and say….the best camera there is…is the one you’re carrying right now! for its not the camera that makes the shot…it’s us…!
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“.the best camera there is…is the one you’re carrying right now! for its not the camera that makes the shot…it’s us…!”
That is so true!!
That’s why I’m happy my phone camera is getting better and better. I don’t always have my big camera or even a pocket camera on me – but I always have my phone.
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🙂
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You capture their silence and beauty; each bringing forth their own fragrance of warmth and peace; together as One… Namaste’
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Thank you for stopping by!!
If you ever want to borrow any of my pictures to work with one of your poems feel free!
: )
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Lovey, thank you for allowing~ Until then, enjoy this beautiful day…
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You have a wonderful day also!
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Really imaginative shots! I too love flowers—nature as a whole, actually—and never tire of capturing what I find beautiful.
Thank you for stopping by my place and following, and for sharing 🙂 Inspiration really IS everywhere!
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“Inspiration really IS everywhere!” So true!!!
Your garden is amazing!!! Love the pictures and wish you had a Smell-O-Matic too : )
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As some one who is also looking to achieve something more in their artwork than ‘just another flower picture’ I really liked your work. Thank you for dropping by my blog.
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I think you have succeeded!
Your work is so vibrant!
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You’ve a fantastic perspective!
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Thank you so much : )
I appreciate you stopping by!
Have a great Sunday – Michael
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Great photos. Thanks for stopping by my blog. What type of software do you use for processing your photos?
DJ
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Photoshop CS6.
I use Topaz Denoise for the noise reduction – and the rest is usually layers and fun stuff like that.
: )
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Nice work, great photos. And thanks for the like.
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Very welcome! All the best! – Michael
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Thanks for the information. I’ll give it a try.
DJ
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All the best!!
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Thank you for discovering my photography blog http://www.throughharoldslens.com. You gave me the opportunity to discover, explore and follow your blog. Hope we both enjoy our journeys. On behalf of the Through Harold’s Lens Creative Team, my trusty sidekick Mr. SLR Nikon, his brother Mr. Pen Pal and myself, we wish you the best. Harold
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You have some beautiful pictures!!
Mr Slr Nikon is being very good to you : )
All the best!!! – Michael
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Thanks Michael. Senor Nikon thanks you. Best, Harold
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Thanks for the visit.
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You are so very welcome! Thanks for visiting me : )
Have a great weekend!
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You too!
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Beautiful work!!!
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you for visiting my posts.
I certainly enjoy seeing your stunning work and will return for more visual feasts.
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Glad you like them!
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“Beautiful Work”
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it : )
Have a wonderful weekend!
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😉
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I’ve been enjoying your images very much.
Even though I have taught photography at the college level for thirty years, I totally agree about getting in the field and taking theatrical photos. All my daughters danced, and I’ve taken photos at every Nutcracker performance for fifteen years. Roughly 8 shows per year, that’s 120 shows. A thousand photos per show. Whew! And then there is the June Show, same thing.
The speed, the changing light, planning the shot, keeping the hands and feet in the frame. It is the best education available.
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I think dance would be even harder to photograph than regular theater! It sure gives you lots of practice on your timing!!!
It’s great to hear from a fellow theater photographer!
Have a great Sunday : )
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Thanks so much for your visiting my blog and the like 🙂 And I love your work! You cover all my favourite subjects and I love architecture especially modern…I made my first proper attempt at taking photos of chosen architecture not so long ago…I was pleasantly surprised by the results – beginners luck I suspect, but I did discover that you need to be a contortionist lol to get the kind of shots that look kinda ok lol I was hobbling around with a bad back for several weeks after this attempt!!! Anyway, I look forward to the pleasure of more of your clearly far more professional photography! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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OMG – I so know what you mean!!!
When shooting flowers it sometimes means you are down in the dirt shooting up – or balancing on something and trying not to fall into the flower bed as you get the shot.
It’s fun but not for the faint of heart : )
Thanks for stopping by!
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Wonderful pictures on your blog. Keep up the great work !
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Thanks very much Niki!
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I like your work, Michael. Thanks for the visit.
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You are very welcome!
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The quality of light in all of your photos is beautiful. Each one shines from the page and clarifies the image.x
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Thank you! I’m glad you like my pictures : )
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Your photographs are phenomenal. I wish that I could work with you for 6 months … for free …. just to learn from you.
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Oh wow – thank you!!!!! So very glad you like them : )
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Unquestionably amazing stuff! Beautiful work.
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Hi – so very glad you like it!!!
Thanks for stopping by : )
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I am very pleased to offer you a Semper Fidelis Nomination/Award.
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Thank you so much for the award!
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tink 🙂
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For what it’s worth I have nominated your blog for the Most Influential Blogger Award, your pictures are very inspiring! http://dobetteralways.wordpress.com/2013/11/18/influential-blogger-award/
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Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!!!!
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by.
Your pictures are beautiful.
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Very welcome!
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Thank you very much!
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Keep it up!!
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Keep up the good work with your photos. You are able to capture the essence.
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Thanks very much!
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I love your photography and your inspiring words. I write but I would like to explore photography too. Love all things creative. 🙂
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