40 DIGITAL CAMERA^ OCTOBER 2019
As the leaves fall, animals scurry and landscapes become
awash with golden hues, Lauren Scott shares some
essential shooting advice for the upcoming season
utumn is the season of transition and colour.
In the case of many natural subjects, it’s also
a period of great spectacle. Landscapes become
transformed at this time of year, with the luscious
green foliage of summer giving way to chestnut,
amber and fiery orange tones. Early in the season, cold nights
are often followed by warmer days, a pattern that provides the
ideal conditions for morning mist and fog. It’s a busy time in
the animal kingdom, too, as creatures prepare for the winter
months ahead by storing food. Another dramatic annual sight
to be captured is stags locking antlers in ferocious battles,
as they begin competing for females in the breeding season.
Autumn is a photographer’s paradise, wherever you are and
whatever your favourite genre is. Over the next 12 pages we’ve
broken down a wealth of kit, lighting and technique advice into
bite-size tips. If you’re in need of a little inspiration before you
head out with your camera, you’ll find plenty of ideas of whatA
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to shoot and how to get the best results. We’ve even thrown
in a few of the human elements of autumn – think fireworks
displays, bonfires and still-life shots – so that you can share
your love of photography with family and friends.
With that in mind, what are you waiting for? Make
the most of the autumn light before winter sets in...AUTUMN SHOOTING SKILLS
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Macro details page 42
Autumn landscapes 44
Wildlife and nature 46
Elements to look out for 48
Still-lifes and spectacles 50