Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i Outdoor Photographer

Ten National Parks For Fall Foliage Favorite national parks to find vibrant fall color—and it’s not just the parks you’d expect. Assignments Share your best shots in our weekly “Assignments” photo challenges. Submit your images that fit the week’s theme—you may be our next Assignment winner. Tip Of The Week Available on our website—or delivered directly to your inbox—our “Tip of the Week” provides shooting and processing techniques to sharpen your photography skills. Sign up today. Wild By Nature Melissa Groo’s recurring column on wildlife photography considers all of the elements for success, from equipment to techniques and good field ethics. Connect With Us Get the latest news and be inspired by great photos from the Outdoor Photographer community. Newsletter Subscribe today for updates on the latest features, how-to articles…

Autumn Heron By Jody Partin “Not far from the bustle and traffic of Northern Virginia sits a quiet haven of nature among the backwater of the Potomac River. Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve occupies a small peninsula just east of the town of Stafford. As a new resident to the area, I was excited to explore this region’s waterways by kayak. “On this cloudy morning, I discovered a great blue heron surveying its surroundings. I maneuvered so the bird was backdropped by autumn foliage and snapped the photo while the camera was balanced on my knee. I felt blessed that this beautiful creature was undisturbed by my presence, allowing me to capture such a peaceful moment.” See more of Jody Partin’s work at jody-partin.pixels.com. Teton Fire Light By Harry Lichtman…

One of the most intimidating things you can do as a photographer is to provide every frame of a photoshoot to a photo editor at a respected organization like National Geographic. Photographers are so used to sharing only our best images with the world. After all, we’re magicians with the camera and never make mistakes, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. I may shoot 10,000 frames (or more) on an assignment to have only eight or 10 run in a story, and there’s no part of me that wants the world to have access to the 9,990 frames that didn’t make the cut. Providing every frame you shot while on assignment is akin to standing completely naked outdoors in front of a large crowd whose acceptance you most…

CANON EOS R SYSTEM EXPANDS, PLUS NEW PRO PRINTER Canon has introduced several new products since our last issue, starting with two new EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R5 and EOS R6. The 45-megapixel EOS R5 becomes the new flagship of the EOS R lineup and offers impressive still and video capabilities. The 20.1-megapixel EOS R6 includes many of the technology features of the EOS R5 in a similar body design, with the primary differences being still and video resolution. Both cameras have speedy continuous shooting capabilities. They can capture 12 fps using their mechanical shutters or up to 20 fps with the silent electronic shutter, ample for fast-moving sports and wildlife subjects. They’re also the first cameras to include Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, which covers…

In nature, magical light is fleeting. It can transform a scene from ordinary to unforgettable, only to vanish into thin air. Will you be ready for it? Most of us can recognize good light when we’re paying attention. What can be more difficult to recognize is how light in a photograph can be properly exposed and later adjusted to enhance a particular scene, something that requires post-processing skills. We all have a natural sensitivity to light and the quality of it. Bright light lifts our spirits, and low light can do the opposite. Contrast pulls our attention, while pastel colors make us contemplative, and the list goes on. Photographers have the opportunity to use these aspects of light as a powerful tool when creating images to tell stories or simply…

Crab Confrontation “I was with my photography buddies at Sarasota’s Lido Beach,” says photographer David Bornmann. “We were there for one of our seasonal trips to photograph the terns and skimmers that nest on the beach each year. They nest in different colonies on the same beach south of my home in Oldsmar, Florida. We make a few trips each year to follow the growth of the baby birds. It’s interesting to watch the baby birds as they develop from a ball of fluff to the point where they fly away until the next year. “I happened to spot two terns who seemed to be having an animated discussion with a crab about whose beach it was. There was a lot of posturing on the part of the terns. The…

Throughout what has been a difficult year for all of us, one thing that has brought me comfort is the reliability of nature. The birds singing in the trees are blissfully unaware of worrisome headlines in the news. A soft breeze on a calm, cool morning is quite literally the breath of fresh air that can reorient us to our place in the natural world and remind us to be present in the moment. By the time this issue arrives in your hands, fall will be upon us with its shorter days, moody weather and stunning foliage color, changes that remind us of nature’s clockwork and that make this a favorite time of year for photographers. In “Fall Color Fundamentals,” Kevin McNeal shares his top tips to capture the bold…

Location Owl Creek Pass is located in the Uncompahgre National Forest of southwestern Colorado. Surrounded by the Cimarron Range, which towers above groves of aspen, spruce, firs and scrub oak, this area is surely one of the most scenic in Colorado. Travelers passing through Ridgway can access this area by taking County Road 8, which is adjacent to the Ridgway Reservoir, all the way to the pass. Those coming from the north can access the area through Cimarron Road off of U.S. Route 50. Those accessing from Cimarron Road should note that it turns into County Road 858. Take this past Silver Jack Reservoir until you come to County Road 861, which will split to the right. Take this as you cross over the East Fork of the Cimarron River…

There’s nothing quite like the change of seasons from summer to fall. The days become shorter, the nights grow longer and there’s a nip in the air. It’s the start of a special time for photographers—the arrival of autumn colors. Cooler temperatures and shifts in atmospheric conditions are what prompt foliage to present brilliant hues of red, orange and yellow across the landscape. The flood of vivid colors is an opportunity for bold photographs—but can also be an overwhelming and challenging subject. Let’s consider some creative ways to bring out the best in your fall images, as well as some of my favorite locations to try these techniques. Planning Your Trip First, it’s essential to do some research. Before you head out on location, look for autumn images that you…

The Oregon Coast contains varied seascapes of sandy beaches, bluffs and “sea stack” rocks separated from the rugged shoreline by wave erosion. Much attention is focused on the iconic Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach and the picturesque rocks on the beaches at Bandon, Oregon, but there are countless gems to be found with further exploration. One particularly target-rich segment of the coast is the 12-mile Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor between the towns of Brookings and Gold Beach on the Southern Oregon Coast. Just to the north lies Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint and the Myers Creek Beach access, with low dunes and grasses, many sea stacks and a natural bridge. The area is popular with windsurfers and kiteboarders on windy days, sightseers in the busy summer months and photographers…