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FOLIAGE TIP
> TIMING
By Brett Protasiewicz
If you’re planning to capture fall foliage this year, understanding the best timing is one way to make your images stand out.
TIME OF DAY
The most important piece to consider is time of day. Shoot
during golden hour, either just after sunrise or before sunset.
The soft, warm light during these times enhances the vibrant
colors of the leaves without casting harsh shadows, making the
foliage look more vibrant and natural. The low angle of the sun
also creates long shadows that add depth to your composition.
Avoid midday light. It can be too harsh and wash out colors,
while the golden hour light enriches the reds, oranges, and
yellows of autumn foliage. Early morning, when fog is rising
from the water and burning off from the sun’s warmth, offers
during golden hour. The direction the sun is on a body of water
can make or break your image. A key to creating unique images
is exploring places others don’t normally go to, which allows
you to capture new perspectives. I tend to ride gated roads
on my bike to access places less traveled. Use Google Earth
and look for bodies of water that are away from roads or on
less-traveled trails. Going backpacking on a multi-day trail can
offer many opportunities to capture images others aren’t.
FIND THE TIME
Just go shoot. My top tip for anyone trying to create unique
images is to just get out there with your camera. The more time
spent in the mountains, the better chance you have of capturing something amazing. Get up on top of mountains, explore
Shoot during golden hour, either just after sunrise or before sunset. The soft,
warm light during these times enhances the vibrant colors of the leaves without
casting harsh shadows, making the foliage look more vibrant and natural.
richness and depth of mood to your image. Usually, once the
fog burns off, you’re left with perfectly still water that allows for
perfect reflections.
CHOOSE THE LOCATION
Choose your location carefully. Many factors come into play
when deciding on a location. If you are searching for reflections
on water, you’ll need to scout out a place with a lake or pond.
I use the PhotoPills app to determine where the sun will be
Fall 2024
the trails you always told yourself you would, and enjoy being
out in nature. I find myself going out in weather that people
avoid, which has led to some amazing images. Cloudy days,
rainy days, windy days—you never know what you may find!
Brett Protasiewicz
www.mountainsound.pixieset.com/portfolio/
Instagram: @Bprotaz @mtn.sound
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