48 DIGITAL CAMERA^ OCTOBER 2019 http://www.digitalcameraworld.com50 TIPS FOR AUTUMNRAIN DROPS
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When the days
are less than fair,
don’t put your camera
away. Shoot raindrops on
windows, from under an
umbrella or even from the
shelter of a car. Include
hints of the season, such
as leaves and scenes
behind the rain. Focus
manually, with the rain as
the sharpest focal point.BACKLIGHT
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Try shooting
autumn leaves
backlit against the sun’s
rays or an overcast sky.
As they become more
translucent, light will
reveal their structures.
For a wider shot in the
woods, include sunlight
filtering through the tree
trunks. Shoot down low,
when the sun is high.MORNING MIST
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Fog is most prevalent around sunrise and can often be seen forming over
large bodies of water and valleys. Arrive early to frame your composition
before the mist dissipates and, if possible, shoot from an elevated position so
that the mist appears to wrap around distant hills and create depth. A 70-200mm
telephoto can be used to compress perspective and emphasise the mist layers.
If the scene appears underexposed, apply +1 stop of exposure compensation.Ge
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Embrace the atmosphere that comes from
autumn light and the shifting temperaturesOUTDOOR
ELEMENTS
hese ideas are geared towards
photographing the weather and
lighting of autumn. Doing so will
create mood and feeling in your
outdoor scenes, as well as give
viewers a visual clue of the time of year –
without simply relying on autumn colours.
Many photographic elements such as
mist and silhouettes are best attempted in
the early morning, when the light is low and
locations are free from disturbance. A wide-
angle lens is often recommended for natural
scenes, but shooting the elements with a
flexible telephoto lens can have more impact.
Create a tight composition to draw the eye in.T