Tag Archives: leaves  Photography ~ Connecting With Fall Photography ~ Connecting With Fall If you think about it, it’s strange which photographic subjects attract us. I love shooting isolated unique landscapes as much as I love shooting many of the iconic legends that have been shot to death. What draws us to shoot something that we and everyone else... 
Great shots, you are lucky you live in a colourful country, back here it more looks like this most times. 
As “dreary” as that image looks, it’s still a pretty cool shot. I’m sure you have many beautiful areas to photograph as well, just different. 
Kent – they are just beautiful. The saturated colors in that leaf photo are amazing. Do you travel up north for fall shots, or are there any places with foliage like that in your area? 
I am so happy that I discovered your site… clicking through from my3boybarians. I bookmarked you site and look forward to participating in your photo challenge sometime soon. I also teach photography classes… but for beginners. If you have a moment to check out my blog and let me know what you think I am woefully lacking in constructive criticism these days 
Kent, I’ve just recently discovered your website and wonderful photos and videos. I’ve just spent well over an hour clicking through your posts, watching your videos, and enjoying your site. For those of us who are amateur enthusiasts, this site is a treasure trove of great tips and information, as well as inspiration.
Karen, Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad to have you browsing the site. Enjoy! 
I just found your blog and I think it’s wonderful. I agree; nature had a mighty pull, especially this time of year (for me anyway). I prefer shooting more uncommon or forgettable things, but when it comes to my children or nature, there’s a really big exception. The fall colors in all their vividness seem to stand there daring you to only get one shot. I end up getting so many it makes my head spin. And then I’m like, what am I gonna do with all of those pictures?? lol Anyway, great blog. I’ll be back. 
This year you’ll take photos of leaves. Next year you’ll make photographs composed by starting from the shapes the leaves form. The year after that your philosophy will perhaps have changed yet again. And every year you’ll wonder how it is you have to walk so far just to get the *one* leaf with the perfect background separation / orientation for your photographic start-point… At least, I had this thought with thistle-heads and acorns this year too. How come there are so many acorns on trees, yet only a tiny fraction within reach, and none at all on this tree suit my composition? 
The colors are just awesome! Almost makes me want to move out of Florida. (notice I said almost) 
Hi Kent! 
Amazing pictures, kent!  5 Opposite Steps to Better Photographs Photography How To ~ 5 Opposite Steps to Create Better, More Inspiring Photographs Average is middle of the road, basically what everyone is doing. So it stands to reason if we do the opposite of the norm, we should see different and unusual results. After all, it’s almost always... by Kent Weakley show 11 comments 
I do something that’s opposite of the crowd: I pay attention to the everyday, common things that most people don’t notice or think are pretty. Then I look at them from a different angle. http://beverlyeverson.posterous.com/who-knew-253 
This is so easy to understand. Thanks for making this so visual. Stunning photos too 
Now I just need an awesome camera with fast shutter speed and awesome lens’ to get busy taking pictures! 
Stunning. Few moments as beautiful as those found in the first rays of sunrise. 
I love the way you make it seem so simple 
ditto to Barbara Chandler’s comment. ;o) Great post! 
You’ve covered all points to take better photos! To do all this, first of all we need to learn how to look and see the beauty and coolness around us. 
You always have such great tips and tricks! Thank you! 
Hi This is a great article and an inspiration to try new things. With this shot, I used a 10mm lens, 3 shot HDR at night from a low angle to capture the symmetry of these wonderful arches in the Barberini Museum in Rome. Cheers, Erik 
I enjoyed the article. Interesting suggestions. Great examples. Thanks 
[...] the article that I read today and have referred to throughout this post can be accessed here: 5 Opposite Steps to Better Photographs. Categories: Art, Photography Tags: education, research, techniques Comments (0) [...]  Illuminating Book CoverIt’s really fun having images used for various purposes. This was one of those moments where you’re thankful you keep the camera with you at all times. Heading out to a morning meeting, I came to an intersection only to see this scene blasted out in front of me. Stop everything and grab... by Kent Weakley no comments  One Last Splash Headed out this morning before going to the airport for one last splash of fall color. Believe it or not we found the most unbelievable autumn leaves in a city cemetery. Respectfully, we captured the last blasts of color, stopped at Blake’s (a local diner joint) for breakfast, and headed for the... 
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