Amateur Photographer - UK (2021-11-13)

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Mara Leite

Morning at Countryside

Overall Winner

http://www.maraleitephotography.com, http://www.facebook.com/maralphoto,

Instagram @maralphoto, Twitter @TheMNVL

‘Mill Lane is a famous footpath in

Halnaker, West Sussex. I was looking

for a different composition when I

decided to turn the other way and saw

this beautiful sight. I love the gate in

the background and how the morning

light is hitting the leaves and softly

entering the tunnel.’

MARA’S TOP TIPS

1

Have an idea of the time of day/

year you want to photograph your

subject and monitor the weather. I

found social media a good tool for

tracking the progression of autumn.

2

Light is important; if you want to

master exposure, learn how to

read your camera’s histogram.

3

Don’t overdo it in post-processing.

Make subtle changes that add

drama and simultaneously reflect your

photography style and other work.

2

Be patient. It is always worth taking the

time to ensure you have the right

composition.Small adjustments in angles,

composition or lighting can make a big

difference.

3

You don’t have to be an expert. Although

there is always more to learn, limited

technical knowledge need not hold you back

• just enjoy your photography and don’t worry
  about making mistakes.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 70-300mm,

1/60sec at f/10, ISO 800