Autumn in the New Forest

Autumn in the New Forest

As we are approaching autumn, why not take your camera out and have a play? Experience the colours of autumn through the eye of the camera?

If you are looking for a subject to shoot, why not look close to home- The New Forest?

Firstly, look at all the nature that surrounds you, the deer, the birds, and the New Forest Ponies. You will want to get close to the action with a long telephoto lens such as the Sigma 150-600mm lens. Pop this on a camera, supported by a lightweight tripod such as the Sirui Superb Traveller 124 and off you go!

In addition to this, you may feel like a pair of binoculars would be beneficial to your shoot, to pick and choose your subjects in the composition.

Always follow the light when photographing nature in the forest. Shoot in early morning or evening, this is when the animals will be there most active. The early morning mist is always welcomed for early rise shooting, helping to diffuse the light and give it a more natural and softer feel to the photographs.

It is even worth popping a portrait lens on the camera, such as the 85mm to get close shots of the animal’s expressions.

When the sunlight almost disappears try out shooting some silhouettes of the animals. Highlighting the shape of the animal but also, it’s environment. Make sure the subject is in front, with the light behind (exposing for highlights).

Shooting in aperture priority will give you the flexibility of controlling your depth of field, whilst experimenting with composition. A wide aperture such as f2.8 will create super bright images, with a blurred background; great for gently highlighting the subjects. If you would like everything sharp, then set the aperture to a setting such as f16.

And remember-enjoy the shoot!