200 CANON TIPS - NATURE

Capture the wonders of nature in all its glory with your camera and our expert advice

SHOOT LIKE A PRO

Expert insight to help you take better nature shots when you’re out shooting with your Canon

1 Capture changing seasons

Nature presents photographic opportunities all year round, so be aware of the different chances available through the changing seasons, and plan ahead so you don’t miss an opportunity.

2 Close-up filters

Close-up filters screw into the front filter thread of a standard lens, allowing it to focus closer: they’re are an affordable way to go macro.

3 Turn stabilisation off

When shooting on a tripod, turn off any image stabilisation for the sharpest shots.

4 Overcast lighting

You don’t need perfect clear skies to take great nature shots: you can still take terrific images on overcast days with diffused sunlight.

5 Cheap backgrounds

When you shoot flowers indoors, you can prop up a coloured piece of paper or card behind your subject to give it a good kick of colour.

Top techniques for nature shots

Three ways to work in tandem with the natural world and get the best results

6 Nature's natural lines

Look out for lines within nature that you can use to lead the eye to the focal point of your subject. The tightly bunched-up petals of this rose make brilliant lead-in lines that swirl around the frame, directing the eye to the heart of this rose and creating an obvious focal point.

7 Focus on fungi