A Forest Photoshoot

| Allison

Hello, dears!

I know it’s fall now and everyone’s looking for oranges and reds, but I wanted to quick sneak in some green photos before we get too much further into the season. 😉 I took these a couple weeks ago when the light started taking on that golden fall look but the woods were still lush and green. I had so much fun editing these vibrant pictures – hope you enjoy them!

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It’s so relaxing to walk around in the woods and just take pictures of pretty things. I especially had fun with contrast and depth this time. Also, why do I think random small things like this plant are cute? BUT LOOK. IT IS.

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The glowy bokeh in this one makes it for me. Greens can look rather obnoxious in photos sometimes, but I love these shades! *heart eyes*

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Ahh, I love how the deep shadows around the edge and glowy gold in the middle make this picture look like an enchanted forest. 😀

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Pokeweed is generally an unsightly weed, but anything is pretty in golden hour, especially with a low aperture. 😉

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I came upon this little spot of sun illuminating a patch of brilliant green grass. It just sat there in the middle of the shadows, looking rather alone but cheerful. 😀

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Ahh, this clearing in the woods was so pretty. It’s right beside a field, so if you stand here you see sunlit trees on your right and an open field of orchard grass on your left.

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I guess the thing that kept intriguing me about these photos was the contrast of light and dark. Shadows really make the sun stand out, don’t they? 🙂

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I feel like this would be a perfect spot for a photoshoot, like a in a long dress or something.

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I’ve taken so many pictures of this spot because the trees arch over the pathway and catch the golden hour light sooo perfectly.

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Foxtails are one of the most photogenic things at golden hour. I mean, see?

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The view from one side of our house. 🙂

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This one’s kind of random, but I was trying to capture the sparkling gnats in the air. 😛 If you zoom in you can see what looks like fairy dust.

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Lastly, some zinnia pictures because why not. It’s interesting to me how zinnias can have such a variety petal formations, even on the same plant.

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See, like this one’s all fluffy and huge! I like this style best, what about you?

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We shall end with this little moth. It has such a funny, surprised expression if you zoom in. 😛

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Welp, that’s all for now, dears. Hope you enjoyed some classic nature photography today! I can’t wait to share more fall-ish pictures with you in the future. 🙂

Which photo was your favorite? Do you think random things like small plants and surprised moths are cute too or is it just me? 😛

Thanks so much for reading, dears, and have a lovely day!

***Allison***

P. S. Photos taken with my Nikon D3400 and a 35mm lens. Edited with Lightroom.

74 thoughts on “A Forest Photoshoot”

  26. Oh my GOODNESS!!! These are so gorgeous, Allison! I mean, they look like stock photos! 😍 I love the photos of the zinnia. As you know, I am obsessed over flowers, so I see them all as lovely. Ha-ha, you are not the only one who finds random things cute. I mean, I consider the shape of certain cars adorable or the mini Kitchen Aid mixers and other things. My friends think I’m so weird. 😆

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  30. Stunning composition makes even normal everyday things around us so photogenic! You’ve a wonderful gift…. My favourite is the patch of light on greenery while there are shadows all around… Beautiful!!

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  32. Wow 🥺 !!; That is seriously the best pictures I have ever seen.i am an aspiring nature photographer/ blogger. Please critic my post nature at it’s best and like it ☺️ !!!!!

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    1. Goodness, well thank you! ❤ I checked out your recent nature post and enjoyed the textures you captured outdoors! My suggestion would be to play around with editing your photos with a free software or app after taking them to make them pop even more. ❤

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