Autumn

The church on Lake Bled is a popular photography spot and this image has captured the stunning sight surrounded by the beautiful tones of autumn. The island is perfectly centred and the hazy background adds depth by highlighting the layered hills in the distance.

The much-photographed Dark Hedges are at their best when lighting illuminates each gnarled tree and that’s exactly what’s happening in this gorgeous photo. The narrow f/14 aperture has created a large depth of field so the entire row of trees is tack-sharp. A great image!

We love how this image is colour graded. The red lighting complements the fallen leaves perfectly. Depth can be hard to capture in fog, but the gradual decline in visibility due to the many rows of trees conveys this perfectly. A superb image!

Woodland helps to diffuse harsh sunlight and this image is proof you don’t have to head out during sunrise, sunset or golden hour to capture a truly spectacular landscape. Crucially the background and foreground aren’t particularly busy, causing the six trees to stand out and immediately attract the viewer's gaze.

A classic look-up shot of the forest’s canopy would have still captured the gorgeous autumnal colours and golden light. But what makes this image really special is the decision to frame the subject’s twisting network of roots. A super-wide 16mm focal length (35mm equivalent) was required to squeeze in the treetops and forest floor.

This trio of toadstools (fly agaric) was created almost entirely in-camera, with only a little cropping and sharpening in post-production. The subtle tones and mist has created a dream-like atmosphere that pairs perfectly with fungi’s association with folklore. The subjects appear tack-sharp while the f/5.6 aperture and 200mm focal length have combined to create a suitably shallow depth of field.

While the composition and bed of fallen leaves would work well on their own, what really elevates this photograph is the combination of the golden light dancing across the gravestones and the falling leaves, frozen in midair at 1/1000 sec.

This magnificent panorama comprises seven portrait-orientation photos. By waiting for perfectly calm conditions a perfect glass-like reflection has been captured on Buttermere. The lighting only adds to the image by perfectly highlighting the row of trees. A superb autumnal landscape!

The concept and meticulous costume design blurs the line between portrait photo and art. The dried texture of the dress, billowing smoke and crown of cigarettes invites the viewer to ponder the meaning behind this incredible setup. We particularly like the subtle lighting, which highlight’s the model’s face while keeping a very natural mood.

This photo of a goldendoodle and her owner has an ethereal quality due to the super-shallow depth of field achieved by pairing an f/1.4 aperture with a 105mm focal length. The two subjects pop against the blurred background and the soft golden light highlights the orange leaves on the trees.

This image is a jaw-dropping reminder that landscapes aren’t limited to just sunrise and sunset conditions. The dramatic sky complements the harsh, mountainous terrain and the sliver of golden light highlights the craggy subject. We particularly like how the warm, earthy colour palette contrasts the cool tones of the snow-covered foreground and brooding sky without appearing overly saturated.

European robins are commonly photographed in winter, but the red bird complements the red and orange hues of autumn perfectly. In this image the super-shallow depth of field creates a melting pot of warm tones in both the foreground and background.

This photo is all about capturing the movement of the water and succeeds by slowing the shutter speed down, while keeping it fast enough so as not to completely blur the multi-directional flow of the water. A fantastic waterfall image!

John bucked the trend and found his own angle on this much-photographed waterfall in North Carolina. The fallen leaves provide a welcome dash of colour and pair with the log to provide foreground interest. An aperture of f/22 has allowed for a large depth of field with both the foreground and background in focus, and the shutter speed was slow enough to capture movement in the water.