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Friday 7 March 2014

Garden Photography Close Up with the Nikon P510

Amaryllis with Nikon P510

We are snowed in here on Long Island with 19.8 inches and 3 foot drifts so I thought I would try out my new camera from the window. The camera I am using is the Nikon Coolpix P510 with 42X Zoom Lens. I mainly use my Canon Rebel EOS for all the photographs on this blog but was looking for an additional camera for taking close ups that would give me additional sharpness. I have only had this camera for a few days and am impressed with it so far. The first photograph is of my Amaryllis plant on the windowsill with the snow in the backdrop. The only enhancement done on this was a border added. I have been wanting to get a photograph of this bloom for several weeks now and this was a good opportunity.

Knock Out Rose in Winters Snow

Today I tried a second photograph of my snow covered Knock Out Roses through the side window with the snow in the backdrop. The lines you see in the background were not from editing but rather from the screens in the window. The snow in the backdrop has been providing the advantage of a clean white canvas.

Azalea Close-Up with Nikon P510

I was actually able to venture out to the back patio to take a photograph of this distant Azalea poking up through the snow.The photograph was taken from about 15 feet with the optical zoom. I am finding that it is actually better to be a little further away to zoom in and get clarity. I am still learning with the new camera.

Amaryllis Cropped Photo Close Up of Flower

Lastly, here is a cropped view of the original Amaryllis photograph to see how the clarity turns out. The resolution of the pictures on the new camera is higher allowing me a little more play with the originals.

The point-and-shoot cameras have come a long way and I am finding that I can zoom from quite a distance and get clear shots. Hope you enjoy the photos and for those of you snowed in...keep warm. I hope to venture back outside real soon and get more practice! This taking photos from the window is not an easy task and as soon as the plow gets here Im out! If you would like to check out some excellent photography visit Donna at Garden Walk Garden Talk. Thanks to Donna for writing an entry about the Nikon camera and recommending it!

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Friday 7 March 2014

Garden Photography Close Up with the Nikon P510

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