How to Capture the Best Nature Photos

You don’t have to go far to find nature; it is absolutely everywhere if you take a little time to look. From the birds outside your window, to the cobweb that appears overnight just by your front door,  nature photography encompasses a wide range of images that can be taken outdoors. It captures natural elements including plants, wildlife, flowers, trees and landscapes. 

 

Whether you take a short walk from your home, or drive to a specific location to take your nature photos this can be an incredibly rewarding genre of photography that is guaranteed to give you lots of stunning images. These images might just be for you, or they might be something that you may want to share on a photo sharing platform like ClickASnap. Read on as we share some tips on how to capture the best photography opportunities that nature has to offer. 

 

Use the foreground

 

When it comes to capturing those stunning images remember that you don’t always have to focus your camera on those things that are further away. Foreground can really add some interest, and depth, to what might otherwise be just another rather empty landscape. Remember anyone can point a camera and take a landscape picture. If you want yours to stand out you need to make it just that little bit different. 

 

This doesn’t have to be anything complicated. A flower, a tree or even a rock in the foreground of your image can really help to bring your photograph to life.

 

Balance

 

If you are disappointed by your nature photos and feel they are lacking something, then you may need to look at your balance. Whilst there are some great editing tools out there to help with tidying images up you want to make sure that you are not trimming too much out. Consider what you put into the frame when you take your photos. If you are not sure what will work best, then take a few images with slightly different things in the frame. The joy of digital photography is that you can take as many images as you like without it really costing you. 

 

The right equipment

 

The right camera and lens will make all the difference to your photography. If you are taking images of landscapes, then you may want to consider a tripod which will help you not only when it comes to setting up the shot but also to keep your camera as steady as possible. If you are taking close-ups of flowers or insects, then you will need to invest in a macro lens. This will allow you to get as close as you need to your subject. 

 

If you are more interested in shooting wide landscapes, you will find that a wide angle lens will help you to capture a better view, and for things like wildlife where you need to keep your distance a zoom or telephoto lens will be the best option. Finding out what works best for you in each situation is a must but as a general rule it can be a good idea to invest in a number of lenses, so you have something suitable for all types of nature photography. 

 

Make the most of what you have

 

If you live near the coast then make the most of those wonderful sea views, and dramatic rocky outcrops. If you live in the middle of the countryside be sure to capture all that it has to offer. With nature all around there really is no need to travel too far to find something incredible to capture with your camera. Doing this will allow you to take as much time to practice as possible and this will really help to improve your nature photos.