Photographing Ladybirds

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2014 was the year for photographing ladybirds.  Moreover I’d never seen quite so many of these little native 7 spot beetles – Coccinella 7-punctata before in the garden.   When I was pruning the Potentilla fruticosa hedge after the winter I found quite a … Continued

Verbascum Pink Kisses

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This floral photography subject is called Verbascum Pink Kisses which is known under the common name ‘Mullein’. Spires of Verbascum flowers are a beautiful addition in the garden. Provided that you’ve got the soil that they like! Likewise they give a good vertical … Continued

Still Life Macro Technique

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Here’s another one of my tutorials. This time it’s all about my still life macro technique for cut flowers. The lenten rose is a great long lasting flower in the winter and early spring garden and it’s a good subject to photograph. It … Continued