Tips To Be A Good Tree Photographer

By George Dodson


You cannot wait for autumn to photograph the tree though trees look attractive in autumn.

What you can take for your photography

You are free to use wide-angle to the shorter telephoto camera. Compact camera is also available for you. In dense forest light is not sufficient all time. So, it is better to take a hardy trivet. It is better to take a large bag with numerous compartments for a long journey. It will ensure enough space to take your essential things.

Woods are your friends

We find trees always near by our garden or road. If you want an extraordinary shot you should go for woods or local garden rather than your house tree. Before dragging your tripod please check is the garden or forest is suitable for using tripod or not. It is good to take the whole view when you are willing to work on a group of trees. You can also select a portion for an ulterior view.

Time selection

You should take photographs after or before sometime of midday not just the midday or in full sun because contrasting light may create problem. Without some special case a cloudy day is not preferable for photography at all.

Include textures and patterns

If you want to work with a single tree I suggest you to go as close as possible. You should view down some texture on your photo that focuses to the trunk.

Go for man-made things

Keep some artificially made objects like statues, benches etc in your coverage. But considering the color is very important.

Go to leaves

It is better to give attention to leaves and canopy area in a clear sky. Blue sky acts as a distinct background of green leaves and you can go into more deeper position of leaves like veins. Be conscious to avoid bug chewed leaves. When you need to get closer to the object, use micro lenses of 100 mm of diameter. On the other hand when you need more interpretation it is convenient to use an extension tube or coupling rings on two lenses.

Dont use thick leaves or leaves of the same pattern. For this your photo looks gloomy and repetitive.




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