Tip of the Day: Concentrate on Textures

Even the best of us sometimes run out of things to photograph. If you hit that point, it is time to move on to something else. Consider refocusing your efforts on textures. Photographing textures is often difficult, and require a lot of attention to detail. I find that old things, buildings, doors, and other many natural subjects have an excellent and often unique texture. Remember, textures are usually lost in direct sunlight. Look for shadows, and indirect lighting. Look for partly lit scenes. Be sure to close in on the subject enough to capture its texture. Do not be afraid to crop in tight and use a bit of flash as a way of creating shadows, which will make the textures pop.