Trees

I read an article about photographing trees. I love their form, especially when they're bare.

The first thing the article talked about was lighting. Basically, it's what we learned in class--shoot early or late in the day. The exception mentioned was during autumn when the sun is lower in the sky.

One of the pictures in the article was shot from just the right angle, at the right time, to get two unique looking trees, silhouetted rocks, and some really great colors in the sky. Plus, the photographer double-exposed a moon in there.

Another thing I like about trees is how they create frames in the picture. An ancillary feature like that creates more complexity in your composition and makes it more interesting.

There are opportunities to experiment with trees. Their height and varying shapes and textures allow you to capture a lot of different features from varying perspectives. When they have leaves or thin branches, there's a chance to catch some motion.


http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/tip-of-the-week/go-out-on-a-limb.html