Photography News | Issue 40 | absolutephoto.com
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Technique
The season to be chilly Above Winter landscapes aren’t just about snow. In the UK, you’ll often need to travel to higher ground just to see some of the proper white stuff, so it’s well worth investigating other seasonal subjects, like bare trees, mist, fog and icy details. In John Gravett’s shot above, taken in early March, you can see the texture of the broken ice on the surface of the water, which leads into a bright, beautiful reflection. There’s not a flake of snow in sight, but it still says ‘winter’. Left Shooting in the mist can create amazing recessions and let a subject stand out with perfect clarity, like the walker on the edge of the water, here. Just make sure you watch your exposure settings, as it’s easy to underexpose in such conditions, with the camera overreacting to the brightness of the scene. Below left Cloudy skies don’t have to mean the whole landscape is in shadow. If you’re prepared to wait it out, winter is the time for striking sun rays, which will illuminate sections of the scenery, perfect for capturing with your telephoto lenses. Belowright When the colours are lacking and you have a strong, simple subject, a monochrome treatment is the perfect finishing touch.
©JohnGravett
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