Weekly Challennge - Fall Leaves

Photography challenge ideas focused on fall leaves. You can explore different techniques, from close-ups and motion shots to incorporating human subjects and finding unique settings. 

• A single perfect leaf: Find a fallen leaf with a striking color, texture, or pattern and capture it in isolation.
• The glowing leaf: Backlight a thin leaf with the sun to make its colors and veins pop.
• Wet leaf textures: After a rain shower, photograph how water droplets and moisture intensify the colors and add visual interest to leaves on the ground or still on a tree.Challenge 2: Creative compositions
  Try different perspectives and arrangements to create unique and artful images.
  • Reflections in water: Find a puddle, stream, or pond and capture the reflection of colorful trees or leaves floating on the surface.
  • The fall "carpet": Photograph the blanket of fallen leaves on the ground, emphasizing the rich patterns and colors.
  • Leading lines: Use a path, trail, or row of trees to create leading lines that guide the viewer's eye through the autumn scene.
  • Framed by fall: Frame a shot using a cluster of leaves or branches in the foreground to draw attention to your subject
  • Challenge 3: Movement and motion
    Leaves aren't static subjects. Use shutter speed and composition to capture their energy and movement.
    • Falling leaves: Have a model (or use a helper) throw a handful of leaves in the air. Use a fast shutter speed or burst mode to freeze the action.
    • Autumn road blur: Find a country road lined with trees. Use a slow shutter speed to capture the motion of a passing car or a person walking to create a sense of movement among the static leaves.
    • Windy day motion blur: On a breezy day, use a slightly slower shutter speed to blur the movement of leaves on a branch