Pictures of Nature in the Fall
These Photos of Nature in the Fall Will Take Your Breath Away
Richard Bacon lives in Bend, OR, with his wife and black lab. His ultimate passion? Photographing the Pacific Northwest.
"I grew up filming skateboarding and always loved trying to be creative visually — after moving to Central Oregon, I was immediately captured by the beauty of [the region]," Richard says. "All of my free time became consumed with hiking, exploring waterfalls, lakes, and experiencing a place that had seasons, which was something unfamiliar to me after growing up in Southern California. Along all these new adventures, my camera was always by my side."
After reaching out to local photographers, Richard found a group of friends whom he was able to learn and derive inspiration from. He began taking photography more seriously.
"The main thing that I've taken away from people who are passionate about photography is you have to be willing to suffer, in a sense, for your craft," he says. "Photography is a lot about lighting, and chasing great light usually means getting up at ungodly hours to catch sunrise or stay out late to shoot the stars. The initial struggle to get out of bed or motivate yourself to stay out a little later for sunset is always replaced by the joy of getting to capture beautiful settings in great lighting."
Richard has a couple tips for capturing the great outdoors by photograph. First and foremost, allow yourself to be captivated by the sublime scenery.
"I didn't grow up seeing epic mountains or giant waterfalls, so when I see those places in person now, I'm in awe of the beauty and want to capture it in a way that inspires people to get outside," Richard says.
He also recommends seeking out expert photographers for learning purposes.
"Ask questions," he says. "See how they shoot and try to capture things from your own perspective. Learning technical aspects of cameras is important, but having the passion to shoot, whether it's people or landscapes, is the main thing that will help you to grow in photography. I've taken so many terrible photos over the years, but just getting out there and experimenting is such a great way to learn and see ways in which you'd like to improve."
Check out Richard's jaw-dropping pictures of Fall foliage here.
