Nature Research

The next nature photographer i would like to research is John Potter. I found him in an internet search.
I chose these images as they are colourful and use some different techniques to the previous photographers.

This first photo caught my attention with its very central composition. The chosen tree really lends itself to this position in the image though as it is quite symmetrical.

This example shows the use of shadows as lead in lines, which also adds to the perspective as the lines will meet at the edge of the field. The composition of this image is quite unconventional as the horizon is placed pretty much in the centre. Generally it would be positioned on the top or bottom third. I think that it works in this particular image though, as both the sky and foreground are interesting enough to be included.

An interesting use of a lead in line here, as the felled tree appears to be pointing into the frame.

This is a nice example of the use of reflections in nature photography. The location has been well chosen to create a simple outline without clutter. The time of day was also of importance as the light has allowed the bank to appear dark and the water much lighter. It is possible that due to the muted light and graphic composition that this could work as a black and white image.

Here is another example of the use of tree silhouettes as a frame to surround a different subject.

I chose this image as it is only a piece of a tree, so it was something a bit different to the usual trunk and branches shot.

This image would possibly qualify as abstract! The strange lack of focus really highlights the colours of the woodland, the shapes of the tree trunks and the textures of the flowers in the foreground.

It might be possible to try some unconventional compositions in my work and also think about reflections and unusual lead in lines.