There is a good reason why nature subjects are my favorite ones to photograph. Every time I go outside for a walk, I always find something simple yet beautiful waiting to be noticed. It could be a flower that is about to bloom, a fallen petal resting on the ground, or a tiny insect staying quietly in the middle of a flower.
What I like about photographing nature is that there is no pressure in doing it. The flowers are already beautiful by themselves. I don’t need to fake anything or add special effects just to make them interesting. All I need to do is observe, choose the right angle, and capture the moment before it changes.
These subjects also work so well in black and white. Without colors, the shapes, textures, shadows, and highlights become more noticeable. The flowers look dreamy, almost like they belong in a quiet memory. Even the background blur helps create that peaceful feeling that I enjoy so much.
Another reason I enjoy taking photos of flowers is that they are still. I don’t have to rush too much or trouble myself trying to catch movement. I can take my time, breathe, and appreciate the small details. Photography becomes relaxing instead of stressful.
Moments like this remind me that beauty does not always need to be loud or complicated. Sometimes, the calmest subjects are the ones that leave the strongest impression.
~ Andri Cauldwell
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