Guest Post The Works of an Amazing Garden Photographer
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| Swallowtail Butterfly with Nikon D5100 |
I have the opportunity and pleasure of sharing the garden photography of Richard Dressner, friend and talented photographer. Rich has had a lifetime passion for being behind the lens of a camera and has become a serious photographer for the past two years. Inspired by the blooms and visitors to his wifes gardens, he is now embarking deeper into the world of macro photography and the use of various lighting techniques.
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| "Heres looking at you, kid" with Nikon D5100 |
Recently, Rich prefers his Nikon D600 for all photography over his Nikon D5100. When asked what other lenses he uses for his close ups and long distance shots Rich replies, "I dont have a real maco lens but I use a Nikon prime 50mm f/1.8 lens when I need to get close. It can focus down to twelve inches from the subject and is sharp enough to allow for deep cropping...
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| Cleome Nikon D5100 |
For more distant subjects I use my Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII. It’s a very expensive lens but sharp and bright with outstanding vibration reduction". For general landscape, I use a Nikon 24-85mm. The Nikon D5100 is still a good little camera for travel, etc."
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| Lillium 2 Nikon D600 |
Here are some photographs of the gardens. When asked which type of photography is his favorite Rich replies, "I dont have a favorite, but I do enjoy garden and wildlife shots."
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| Lillium 2 Nikon D600 |
With winter approaching, he plans to experiment with mysterious lighting and dabble in studio shots.
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| Monarch Butterfly Nikon D5100 |
Enjoy the rest of these amazing photos. I cannot seem to get enough of them!
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| Monarch Butterfly Nikon D5100 |
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| "Murder in the Garden" Praying mantis and Bumblebee with Nikon D5100 |
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| Praying mantis Nikon D600 |
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| Praying mantis Nikon D5100 |
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| Sedum & Buckeye butterfly with NIkon D5100 |
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| Swallowtail Butterfly Nikon D5100 |
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| Water lily with Nikon D600 |
According to Rich, "Photography is an interest that welcomes everyone. It can be deeply technical, but modern cameras are automated enough to allow people of all skill levels to achieve beautiful results, and flexible enough to grow with the photographer as new skills are acquired and the safety net of automation is no longer needed. If you shoot what you are passionate about, it’s a thrilling and rewarding pursuit."
As Always...Happy Gardening!
Author: Lee@A Guide To Northeastern Gardening, Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.
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