The best is soon to come . . .
Originally uploaded by jimcrotty.com.
Autumn in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio - a nature photographer’s dream come true. But hurry, because I predict that the color is going to be about one to two weeks early this year. I also predict that the color will be exceptional, mainly due to all the rain we’ve had this past summer.
And speaking of rain, here’s little tip - cloudy, cool and rainy days are the best for photographing fall foliage. The reason - saturation of colors without blown-out hot spots and black shadows. The key is to use a tripod and a cable release for proper exposure in low light situations. If you’re afraid to get your camera wet, here’s another tip. The free shower caps you find in hotel rooms make excellent camera covers when shooting in the rain.
For my outdoor and nature work I almost always use my Canon 1D Mark II. It has a smaller sensor than my 5D but more than makes up for that shortcoming with professional-grade seals, making the camera practically watertight.
