Photographing autumn colors can be the most fun you have with your camera. The fall is a great time of year for photography. There are an unlimited number of sights, sounds and smells to stimulate your senses. After reading this blog you should be able to pick a great subject to display and dress it up with the fabulous colors of the fall season. This is a very emotional time of year. Think about that when you are out shooting. What you feel when the day is overcast will be different than when the day is bright and sunny.

The odors in the air will also play an important part. The air smells quite different just after a fall rain and it is not uncommon to detect the odor of smoldering leaves. All of these elements can play a part in your mood and therefore on the photos you take. Try to capture these emotions in your photos and you will be very pleased with the results.

Fall is all about moods and emotions so make the best use of this and you will produce some of your finest photographs.

Your photographs should not be just about the autumn colors though. Keep in mind many animals are quite active at this time of year. Keep your eyes opened for these opportunities. It may be a squirrel out collecting a winter stash of food or a flock of birds gathering for the migration south.

Be ready for that surprise shot. Take your camera everywhere but remember fall weather can change very quickly so be prepared. Make sure you have protection for both yourself and your equipment.