The Dark Hedges is a corridor of gnarled trees in Northern Ireland’s County Antrim. The photography hotspot has garnered additional fame as the Kingsroad in hit television series Game of Thrones. This month’s winning image was shot 30 minutes after sunrise – just as the morning light illuminated the beeches. The portrait orientation conveys the might of the twisted trees, and the autumnal leaves complement the golden light. A thin mist adds to the road’s enchanting aesthetic. All of these elements combine to create a truly stunning image.
You’d be forgiven for thinking this gorgeous photo was a painting. Judging exactly when the leaves are at their peak is one of the many challenges when shooting in fall, but we can’t imagine the golden foliage in this image could look any better. But colours aren’t enough if you don’t have a compelling subject, like this characterful bridge.
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In this Nikon-only contest – brought to you by N-Photo magazine – we're asking for your best autumn images. So, whether it’s a fall-themed portrait, a warm woodland wide-angle, or a landscape bursting with orange and red hues, we’d like to see your best autumn photographs. //Entry details DO: Ensure your photo was taken on a Nikon camera Have EXIF data in your photo (in the info section) Provide a title for your photo Write a description of the photo you're entering of at least 50 words to give us the background of what the image is of and how the it was taken. A little context can go a long way! Check your photo has a resolution of at least 3000 pixels on the longest edge of the photo as we will be printing our top 10 images in N-Photo magazine. DO NOT: Have a watermark on your photograph Any photo not following the above rules will be disqualified from the competition.
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Intentional camera movement photography (or ICM) might appear rather simple, but it’s a difficult genre to master. A good ICM photo rests on beautiful tones and colours, making autumn an ideal time of year to shoot one. This image was taken in a forest, and the frame was clearly moved in a vertical motion to complement the tall trees.
Macro photography can be seasonal too. The subtle autumnal tones in this handheld close-up were created by photographing this ladybird on a polypore mushroom. The fungi’s tiered structure has made for a layered backdrop that provides plenty of interest, while the insect’s red markings clearly draw the viewer’s gaze.
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Although NPOTY is a Nikon-only competition, we still wanted to provide this fantastic image with a review as the beautiful composition and bright autumnal colours really caught our attention. It’s a great example of what can be achieved with the camera very few of us are ever without (the one on our smartphones).
