Spring and Summer light - tips for good Photography

Glorious day today in North West England. Taking pictures which make the most of the sunlight will help you enjoy the change in the weather. The picture of grass seeds was an attempt to record the highlights on the seeds against a blurred background.

Controlling the depth of focus requires you to open up the aperture which you can do in manual control or aperture priority. The aperture also controls the amount of light entering the the camera through the lens as does how long the shutter stays open. Aperture size and shutter speed are fundamentals in terms of exposure and focus.

The bright colours of wild flowers such as this host of golden buttercups can look spectacular in bright sunshine and for me, make this picture of distant Beeston Castle. In this case the aperture was closed right down to give a greater depth of focus. More on aperture control soon.

Bright dappled sunshine in a country lane lined with wild garlic is also a strong image.

Another project to work on are sets of pictures of the different seasons, perhaps capturing your favourite places at different times of year. Could make a very personal and beautiful calendar.