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Depending on the type of rock you photograph, you will end up
with many different textures usable for many different projects.
All of these types of rock can be found at a garden centre.

TYPES OF ROCK

DISCOVER WHAT ROCKS PRODUCE WHICH TYPES OF TEXTURES

Brick: While not technically a naturally

occurring rock, is a very useful texture to

have on hand. It can be used for a variety of

things including backgrounds and patterns

River rocks: Pebbles and river rocks

have lots of variations. Photograph

them in clumps or groups.

Sometimes wetting the rocks will

enhance their colours and features

Garden rocks: The best rocks for overall, even

texture are just large, gritty, garden rocks. The

texture is even throughout the surface so it

photographs well. They’re also very easy to find

Slate: Flat, slate rock is pretty standard

and easy to find. It has layers of texture

that photographs nicely and can be used

for a basic, gritty texture