Nature Photography: Definition, tips and some inspiration.

Have you ever thought how spectacular our planet Earth is? Have you noticed the enormous diversity it offers in terms of geography, flora, fauna, etc.? I do not know if you have ever considered the possibilities it offers us for photography, but if you have not, I recommend that you stop for a moment and think about how overwhelming its beauty can be and the infinite opportunities it offers to you already. your camera.

Whether you are an amateur, advanced or professional photographer, in this guide you are sure to find tricks, ideas, tips or inspiration to enjoy two of the most wonderful things in life: photography and nature.

WHAT IS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY? DEFINITION:

Nature photography is all that which portrays a natural element, be it a living being or a rock. Its main purpose is to capture the aesthetic part and it is one of the most practiced disciplines within photography.

TIPS:

Regardless of the type of nature photos you take, here are some general tips:

Be respectful: Nature belongs to everyone, it is our home, take care of it, for yourself and for everyone. Respect the environment and animals.

Analyze the place: In the same sense, studying the place you want to photograph will not only prevent you from having an accident, but it will also help you to know the lighting, study the different angles from where to take the best shots, etc. It is also important to take into account the climate of each place.

Be stealthy and silent: In addition to not disturbing the animals that may be, you will prevent them from fleeing and leaving you without photographic possibilities.

Plan your outings: So that nothing fails, plan your outings to the maximum. Equipment, location, schedules, weather, type of photos you want to take.

Patience, your best ally: That you do not lack food in your backpack. Especially if you go beyond the park in front of your house.

HOW TO MAKE PHOTOS OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS?

Flowers and plants are an excellent resource to get started in nature photography, because of their beauty and because of their accessibility, you can have them at home, in the park or in a nearby nursery, and because it does not require such specific equipment as in other disciplines.

I leave you some inspiration to photograph plants and flowers, I hope you put my advice into practice: