{"id":287,"date":"2024-11-18T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T07:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:11:05","slug":"close-up-plant-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/close-up-plant-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Close Up Plant Photography Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Although photographing plants is less popular than photographing flowers, it has fans. Flowers are colorful and have a complex geometric shape, stimulating the mind. On the contrary, plants without flowers have fewer colors and are primarily green. Still, this simplicity, if combined with the skill and art of the photographer, creates captivating images. In this article, we will discuss <strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">close up plant photography<\/mark><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Topics<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-look-for-plants-with-specific-shapes\" data-level=\"2\">Look for plants with specific shapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-best-focal-length-for-close-up-plant-photography\" data-level=\"2\">Best focal length for close up plant photography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-camera-setting-for-close-up-plant-photography\" data-level=\"2\">Camera setting for close up plant photography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-using-low-key-photography-and-a-dark-theme\" data-level=\"2\">Using low-key photography and a dark theme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-finally-pay-attention-to-the-composition\" data-level=\"2\">Finally, pay attention to the composition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/gallery\/fine-art-floral-photography\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography.webp\" alt=\"Fine Art Floral Photography\" class=\"wp-image-900 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography.webp 754w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography-300x228.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography-553x420.webp 553w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography-80x60.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography-150x114.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fine-art-floral-photography-696x529.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/gallery\/fine-art-floral-photography\/\">Fine Art Floral Images Gallery<\/a> for more <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"a photo of leaves\" class=\"wp-image-288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1.webp 734w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1-215x300.webp 215w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1-301x420.webp 301w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1-150x209.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1-300x419.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-4-734x1024-1-696x971.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green leaves of the bush<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-look-for-plants-with-specific-shapes\">Look for plants with specific shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t expect success in this field just by taking pictures of a few leaves. People see a lot of leaves around them, which is not considered a significant point for them. It is better to try to look for plants with a specific shape; cacti and mushrooms are good examples of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the plant only has leaves, the shape of the leaves should be unique and different from other plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom.webp\" alt=\"a photo of mushrooms\" class=\"wp-image-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom.webp 428w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom-193x300.webp 193w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom-270x420.webp 270w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom-150x234.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-mushroom-300x468.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mushrooms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape.webp\" alt=\"images of plants\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape.webp 490w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape-280x420.webp 280w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-shape-300x450.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Special forms of plants<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2.webp\" alt=\"macro photography of leaves\" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2.webp 465w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2-199x300.webp 199w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2-279x420.webp 279w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2-150x226.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-2-300x452.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A leaf with an unusual color<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-focal-length-for-close-up-plant-photography\">Best focal length for close up plant photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This issue depends on the size of the plant and its leaves, and the other is your goal. If the plant and its leaves are large, using a standard lens of 15 to 50 mm is better. Indeed, your distance from the plant will be a little more in such a case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you want to take pictures of leaf veins or water drops on the leaf, or if your subject is a small mushroom, it is better to use a macro lens with high magnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a 105 mm macro lens, you can take photos from a distance of one meter; on the contrary, with a 35 mm macro lens, you can take pictures from a distance of 15 cm from the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far.webp\" alt=\"focal  length for plant photography\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far-315x420.webp 315w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far-300x400.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-far-696x928.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo with a relatively grater distance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup.webp\" alt=\"macro photo of drops on leaves\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup-673x420.webp 673w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-closeup-696x435.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A macro photo of drops on a leaf<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camera-setting-for-close-up-plant-photography\">Camera setting for close up plant photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Settings can be different depending on different situations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0If you want to shoot a bush with many leaves, shoot at a narrow aperture with a slow shutter speed and a tripod. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">A tight aperture will capture the leaves&#8217; details and give you a sharp background<\/mark>. However, due to the narrow aperture, you may have light problems and have to reduce the shutter speed. Slow shutter speed and the possibility of a handshake may require you to use a tripod. This approach reflects the essence of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/category\/blog\/fine-art-macro-photography\/\">fine art macro photography<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard.webp\" alt=\"close-up leaves photography\" class=\"wp-image-295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard.webp 467w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard-280x420.webp 280w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-standard-300x450.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accurate recording of scene details<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to photograph the veins of a leaf, a small plant, or water drops on a leaf, I recommend using a wide aperture with a high shutter speed. A wide aperture will blur your background and give it a dreamy look. It will also enable you to use low light. <strong>Light is a critical element of close up plant photography.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur.webp\" alt=\"burred background in close up photography\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur-315x420.webp 315w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur-300x400.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-blur-696x928.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blurred background<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3.webp\" alt=\"Details in close-up photography of plants\" class=\"wp-image-300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3-631x420.webp 631w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-3-696x463.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close-up without shaking<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">A high shutter speed reduces the possibility of blurring, which is a valuable advantage in close up plant photography.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The slightest movement and vibration can destroy the sharpness and clarity of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/close-up-photography\/\">close up photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-low-key-photography-and-a-dark-theme\">Using low-key photography and a dark theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method has recently been welcomed for photographing plants and flowers, especially roses. In my experience, it works excellently in leaf photography, especially in black and white style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"A low-key leaves photography\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1-280x420.webp 280w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-low-key-683x1024-1-300x450.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A low-key lighting close-up<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1.webp\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"black and white photography of plants\" class=\"wp-image-302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1-280x420.webp 280w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/close-plant-dark-683x1024-1-300x450.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dark theme<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finally-pay-attention-to-the-composition\">Finally, pay attention to the composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Composition is a fundamental principle in all styles of photography. Still, I recommend you take it more seriously when photographing plants because you no longer have beautiful flowers at your disposal and cannot show off their beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The composition has a direct relationship with the three-dimensional shape of the plant. Whether you want to show a bush full of leaves in the close up photo or place the part of the stem from which the branches were separated in the center of the image. Or you want to Record the details of a leaf in the plant&#8217;s environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good Luck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PDF_file_icon.png\" alt=\"PDF File\" class=\"wp-image-1122 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PDF_file_icon.png 200w, https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PDF_file_icon-150x185.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download this tutorial for free: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsiminzar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-Close-Up-Plant-Photography-Tips.pdf\">5 Close up Plant Photography Tips PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although photographing plants is less popular than photographing flowers, it has fans. Flowers are colorful and have a complex geometric shape, stimulating the mind. On the contrary, plants without flowers have fewer colors and are primarily green. Still, this simplicity, if combined with the skill and art of the photographer, creates captivating images. 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