Tips for Capturing Autumn Scenic Images
Fall is one of the prettiest times of the year to take photos, with Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations about and the leaves showing us their magnificent shades of reds and yellows. Whether you are a pro or an amateur, this yearly display of splendor is sure to inspire the inner photographer in any of us.
This time of the year almost hands us beautiful pictures where ever we look, but you want to plan out your shoot. Here are a few tips that will help you capture these wonderful scenes:
Aim for the "magic hours"
Anytime of the day you’ll find great pictures of the fall foliage, but try to take photos in the early morning or late evening. You may have heard the term "magic hour" in photography, which refers to the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Though it's not written in stone that you’ll get the best photos at these times, you are likely to get some great lighting.
Think big and small
Don’t spend all of your time shooting big broad landscapes. While those make nice images, remember to take pictures of the little things, too. A thousand red and yellow leaves do look pretty but, like people, each is unique and deserves a close-up.
Move around
Composition is always important in photography, and shooting fall pictures is no exception. I know there are times when that perfect picture just jumps out at you, especially when you’re driving up 95 or one of the other interstates through New England during peak foliage. There have been times I’ve just wanted to slam on the brakes and snap a few pictures. Remember to try different angles. There are a thousand possibilities, not just at a height of 6 feet and straight on. It's amazing how a subject can change by just moving a foot or two in any direction.
Take some time
If you are traveling to a popular fall foliage destination, give yourself plenty of time. If possible, try to stay a few days at your destination so you can really check things out. Get off the beaten path a little bit and get things the average tourists doesn’t see. There might be a beautiful lake or a pumpkin patch down that next dirt road. Do a little exploring and see where the day takes you.
Now go and capture how beautiful fall can be!
~CH
This time of the year almost hands us beautiful pictures where ever we look, but you want to plan out your shoot. Here are a few tips that will help you capture these wonderful scenes: Aim for the "magic hours"
Anytime of the day you’ll find great pictures of the fall foliage, but try to take photos in the early morning or late evening. You may have heard the term "magic hour" in photography, which refers to the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Though it's not written in stone that you’ll get the best photos at these times, you are likely to get some great lighting.
Think big and small
Don’t spend all of your time shooting big broad landscapes. While those make nice images, remember to take pictures of the little things, too. A thousand red and yellow leaves do look pretty but, like people, each is unique and deserves a close-up.
Move around
Composition is always important in photography, and shooting fall pictures is no exception. I know there are times when that perfect picture just jumps out at you, especially when you’re driving up 95 or one of the other interstates through New England during peak foliage. There have been times I’ve just wanted to slam on the brakes and snap a few pictures. Remember to try different angles. There are a thousand possibilities, not just at a height of 6 feet and straight on. It's amazing how a subject can change by just moving a foot or two in any direction.
Take some time
If you are traveling to a popular fall foliage destination, give yourself plenty of time. If possible, try to stay a few days at your destination so you can really check things out. Get off the beaten path a little bit and get things the average tourists doesn’t see. There might be a beautiful lake or a pumpkin patch down that next dirt road. Do a little exploring and see where the day takes you.
Now go and capture how beautiful fall can be!
~CH
posted by Colin Harman | Monday, October 17, 2005
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