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The seasons have a huge impact on tree photography, especially if the trees are deciduous. It is therefore the broad-leaved trees that offer the photographer a greater image variety throughout the year.
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Mid summer is arguably the worst time to photograph broad leaved trees because their foliage then is the least interesting. Better is the autumn, when the rich tones of yellow, orange and red leaves dominate. There are also the vivid colours of ripe fruits, like those of the May tree and the Mountain Ash.
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The spring is equally as good as the autumn because it is then when flowers are in blossom. The red and white flowers of cherry trees dominate springtime for a few weeks and the bright green of budding leaves is indicative of the coming warmer season.
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Perhaps the biggest problem facing the tree photographer is the wind, and the low light levels in woodland. Both effects will normally lead to blurred branches and foliage. There is not much the photographer can do on windy days except to shoot trees as part of a bigger panorama. Then, the wind will have minimal impact on the final image quality.
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When photographing single trees, it is best to use a wide-angle lens, between 16 mm and 40 mm, say. These types of lenses increase perspective and also tend to amplify the spacing between trees in woodland. However, to ensure that the depth of field remains consistent, the tree must be shot parallel to the camera's plane of focus. If it is at an angle, then parts of the image will be out of focus, even if a small aperture is used.
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To photograph details of trees or to zoom in on them from a distance, a long focal length lens will be needed. These lenses have focal lengths of 70 mm and more. As the focal length increases, the depth of field decreases, which puts the background out of focus. To get the right combination of focal length, aperture, and depth of field, you will have to experiment. And that is what makes photography fun!
For tiny details, like the candle-like flowers of a horse chestnut tree, or the furry pussy willow flowers, a macro lens for working close-up will be required. This will give a very narrow depth of field and will produce outstanding botanical images.
Chris Smith has many more photography tips and articles on his website. There you can also download complementary reports such as 'How To Master White Balance', which helps solve any white balance issues. Please visit: photography-expert.com/blog
