Autumn Colours at Brandon

In the 5 weeks since my last visit to Brandon, the autumn colours have developed and are now at the height of their saturation before the leaves all drop. Here are some straight shots and various multiexposure techniques including two Pep Ventosa trees.

Seasonal Thoughts

As November 11th approaches, some multiexposure images some that show harmony of tones and others where opposites in terms of textures, colours etc can unite illustrating a desire for peace in the world. 

Botanic Gardens Cambridge

I concentrated on multiexposures and focus-stacked closeups during a visit to the Gardens this morning.

Multiexposure Experiments

Multiexposure in the camera (here Fuji X100V) is a popular subject in requests for lectures or workshops so I regularly try to renew my acquaintance with all the various factors that contribute to the final image. These were taken on a walk from Coton to Cambridge via the West Cambridge development. My favourites are the Life is Beautiful in Monochrome or colour (glad they corrected the spelling!) - even on the greyest day there is a small escape route through an opening somewhere. 

I have used three of the four blending modes - Dark 1-5. Light 9 and 10 and Average 6-8. I didn't produce an image with Additive that I liked. You can also change the film simulation between exposure as in image 10 where a B/w and Sepia mode are used for the two exposures. As in previous posts, it is also possible to change the colour temperature, aperture, exposure compensation and shutterspeed between exposures with the Fuji as these are on dials or Quick button.

Variations on a Poppy Field

Most years there is a wonderful display of poppies on Burwash Manor Farm in one of their organic fields. I never know how to best portray them so here are some variations of technique - 1,2 Multiple exposures one in focus, one out of focus (23mm lens); 3 Focus stack at F4.5 (160mm lens); 4 single exposure F16 (23mm lens). Rest mixture of lens length and aperture.