• Understanding SLR camera settings
• Tips for taking better photographs
• SLR tips for beginners

Quick Tip - Photographing Colors

I recently read in a photography magazine that bold vivid colors will win out every time against a well focused, yet dull image. Being the inquizitive photographer I am, I thought I'd test this theory out. Firstly with my Canon 400D SLR camera in hand, I headed off to the local Botanical Gardens to photograph a vividly colored flower.

Technically speaking, I didn't want a perfect flower macro. Rather I took the image quite haphazardly. You'll notice in the photograph below that the yellow flower certainly is bold in color, however from a photographers viewpoint, it's not the most focused image. If you click on the photo below, it will take you to the large size as displayed on Flickr.

Conclusion: The photograph was an instant hit with fellow photographers. Even though the photo wasn't technically the best image, the bold yellow color certainly drew much attention. My guess now, is that if you combine a well focused image + bold vivid colors, then you'll have yourself a winning combination