The ONE Autumn Photography Tip You Need

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[GFUW]

I have got into the habit of finding a spot in the woodland that feels interesting and staying there and looking around. I find that I need time to focus and get into the groove. Recent made 4 nice images without moving more than 5m in one glade, 2 intimate and 2 wider images. Getting lost in time, in the woods, is my top tip to seeing through the chaos. Thanks for sharing Henry.

[trevorsneath]

Turning around to look where I've been is something I learned early on once I noticed that, during return walks that the view in front and behind were two different things.

[johnehman]

Thanks! Turning back on your track to see what you’ve passed, not only from a different angle but in different light (especially In the morning or late afternoon), opens up so many new possibilities. Translucent leaves look entirely different in transmitted light vs. reflected light, and I look for backlighting to make fall images glow.

[terrymartin]

Another awesome video Henry. Thank You for your inspiration and also thanks for showing the complex yet simple things.

[markhamadventures]

Quite like the concept of “color depth” at 11:50 or so! You say it felt chaotic, but I think with the tree bringing background contrast (brown/yellow) it simplified it nicely

[davidcrighton]

My tip for autumnal photography, experiment with White Balance.

[terrymartin]

one tip I would say is look for the little things like the bench that you showed in the video. sometimes the contrast of the leaves behind the bench or the surrounding area with the contrast of the bench is awesome shot.

[trishf]

Just came in from a walk through a eucalyptus forest, turned on your video, and there I was in a totally different woodland. Beautiful intimate shots, Henry, and just loved the photo with the bench, surrounded by autumn colour. Could have sat on it to rest my old legs! We have none in ours, all bush. So your video rested me completely. Many thanks for the walk!🇦🇺

[ashleystubbings]

I went on a little 'expedition' myself the other day, just with the sole intention of photographing leaves. I was really pleased with some of the results. So much so that I'm thinking of putting a photography book together entitled 'Take a leaf out of my book!' 😊😊

[jennifergoodwin]

I really enjoy your videography and you taking us on your walks. I also enjoy your beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing.

[johnduffy]

It may be the location as it is one of my favorite subjects, but I've one word that I think says it best for someone I think hails from the U.K. "Brilliant ! " I watched this like I was hiking with you and there wasn't a moment where I wasn't hyperfocused, pun intended . Bravo sir from a new fan .

[Greeniykyk]

My autumnal photography tip: Don't delay getting out the warm clothes. I was used to the 90°F (32°C) summer heat we had a month ago, but we just received a foot (30cm) of snow over the weekend. It can be enough to make me hide in bed under the covers. If I'm out shooting and get cold and wet, all creativity disappears. If I have the right clothes I'll stay out all day in the cold. Plus it's easy to shed layers if you get too warm.

[malcolmreah]

Up on Skye at present, and autumn seems to have done its thing on the island most of the trees are nearly bare in the spots I have been to unlike last year around Inverness where it was amazing colour wise

[photosbyjf]

I went out yesterday to shoot since I was so depressed with the election here in US. Have state park nearby that is usually at its best about now and it was. My best shots from it though were the small intimate shots of a single leaf or two on the ground

[karenbergmann]

I like the combination of coloured leaves and green leaves. Close up shots of moss with tiny mushrooms or plants are lovely.

[davidfrost]

Fully agree about the point you made about being in the moment when fully immersed in a potential composition you have spotted and how its like meditation.

On my recent trip to local woodland looking for similar shots, i ended up coming home with an assortment of Autumnal coloured leaves and a birds feather and had a great few days at home attempting to create some still life Autumnal compositions, totally unplanned and last thing i thought i would end up doing. Its amazing all the avenues photography can open up for you.

[MikePageKaltenberg]

You say that with the wide angle, but my favourite lens this autumn has been the Panasonic 9 mm. With it's 10 cm closest focal distance it's great for setting mushrooms or leaves in scene.

[Gazzab]

Re Tarn Hows, I was there with a couple of friends on the 30th October and I was surprised to see how many trees have been lost to disease and high winds. We were talking to the NT bloke manning the car park and he said they have lost a lot of the larch trees which give the oranges and rusty colours this time of year to disease. It just doesn’t look the same does it.

[DaveKingMusic]

I just took some photos similar to yours this week. I always use a polarizer to bring out the color of the leaves. Looks like you’re 2 weeks too early.

[Arnoud-xmyg]

my tip would be to use a polarizer to get rid of the glare and let the colors pop a lot more . great video again