Be fully aware of what is happening in your landscape and take action if you see anything noticeable. If your trees have a wonderful palette of colors this fall, don’t hesitate to keep that memory alive by taking lots of pictures from all possible aspects and at different times of the day. The same applies to spring or summer flowers or the bonus in our vegetable gardens. Most importantly, don’t assume that your trees, flowers, or vegetables produce abundantly each year.
Immediately after sunrise or before sunset are ideal times to shoot outdoors, while the colors are warm and the landscapes reflect the golden hues cast by the sun. Remember that midday photos create sharp contrasts. So if the subject is only slightly in shadow, you may need to use the flash. On the other hand, cloudy days often make great photos, with the camera capturing colors more vividly than the human eye.
When I photograph flowers, I look for a perspective that the casual observer will not notice. Since short-stemmed flowers are usually viewed from above, try to get a shot from the perspective of a rabbit. You may have to lie or squat on the floor to accomplish this. Flowers are often in shadow, but with a flash they appear two-dimensional; To reveal its true depth, hold a sheet of white paper over the camera lens and turn off the flash.
Let the sky and all its moods be your backdrop. If you have any chance of spying out some amazing cloud formation, take a shot. Better yet, add a tree, shrub, or cluster of flowers to the side of your picture to add depth and definition to the scene. Don’t fret if the tree has run out of leaves. it will be noticeable.
