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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you. I love visiting the desert on stormy days to watch the light change the landscape.

Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 1d

It almost looked like a watercolor come to life. I managed to to quickly find a turnoff to take a shot. I only had a minute to take this as the sun hid behind the mountains and darkened the area right after.

Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 1d

While chasing the fading light for a spot to setup for sunset, I saw the landscape softened into this surreal scene.

#anzaborrego #coloradodesert #sonorandesert #clouds #cloudscape #lightplay #landscape #landscapephotography #desert #desertphotography #canon #canon70d #canonphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 1d

An interesting mutation in a gerbera daisy that I believe is called "fasciation". I tried counting how many "centers" it had, but it is too complex to tell.

#photography #bloomscrolling #fasciation #daisy #gerbera #flower #flowerphotography #floralphotography #pinkflower #macro #macrophotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 6d

Sunburst daisy.

#photography #macromonday #bloomscrolling #flora #flower #flowerphotography #floralphotography #daisy #redflower #yellowflower #fall #macro #macrophotography #canon #canon70d #canonphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 6d

I sent you a pic my setup.

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 8d

A bright, red carnation.

#photography #bloomscrolling #flora #flower #flowerphotography #floralphotography #carnation #redflower #macro #macrophotography #canon #canon70d #canonphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 8d

Sure, that's it! 😂

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 8d

f/25 at half a second.

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 8d

Shortly after entering Anza-Borrego State Park, I was given a lovely light show, with rays peeking through the clouds across the vast desert.

#photography #anzaborrego #coloradodesert #sonorandesert #clouds #cloudscape #lightplay #landscape #landscapephotography #desert #desertphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks! I am not sure how I was able to get them to cooperate. 😅

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you! I will have to check my file later and see.

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 10d

I use paper as a reflector underneath as needed. I hope to upgrade someday to something more professional.

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 10d

My setup is basic. I bought an inexpensive lighbox kit off of Amazon a few years ago. The inside is covered with a foil-like fabric and had two hooks for a backdrop. There are a couple of metal strips on the top to attach two magnetic LED strips across (I only use one).

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 12d

The filler in a bouquet can be just as interesting as the main flowers.

#photography #macromonday #bloomscrolling #flora #flower #flowerphotography #floralphotography #purpleflower #macro #macrophotography #canon #canon70d #canonphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 14d

A gaggle of fall-themed daisies.

#photography #bloomscrolling #flora #flower #flowerphotography #floralphotography #daisy #redflower #yellowflower #fall #macro #macrophotography #canon #canon70d #canonphotography

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Meghan Snaps @meghansnaps.bsky.social · 23d

Normally when using the lightbox, I set my light slightly in front of the subject. In this case, the flowers reflected it too much, causing the petals to soften. By moving the light slightly behind, I was able to illuminate them in a way that allowed me to easily capture the veins.