By MOOK Scenic Spots House, compiled and reported
Taiwan’s bald cypresses are turning red, filling the surroundings with a northern charm that’s incredibly romantic. Each hidden gem offers its own unique style of scenery. Here are seven bald cypress photography techniques—shoot like an IG influencer to get fairyland-like photos instantly GET!
1.Reflection in Puddles
If you want to capture a distinctive photo before the bald cypresses turn fully red, look for small puddles on the ground and use their reflections to create a mirror image of another world.
Even when the bald cypresses aren’t yet red, water on the ground can still produce stunning effects. (Photo / molly88666)
2.Backlit Tree Shadows
Focus on the bald cypress trees on the ground. Choose early morning or golden hour when the slanting light filters through the forest and shoot against the light. The backlight will cast shadows on the crimson-hued fallen leaves, creating a fairyland-like scene.
Focus your shot on the light, tree shadows, and fallen leaves. (Photo / bb211019)
3.Using Objects for Contrast
Use objects, buildings, or natural backdrops to highlight the beauty of the bald cypresses. Whether the trees are in the foreground, middle ground, or background, or even slightly out of focus, you can create a completely different visual feel from the usual.
Highlight the beauty of bald cypresses with distinctive architecture and natural backdrops. (Photo / molly888666)
4.Alternative Angles
Use tripods, drones, or natural terrain to change your usual shooting angle and capture completely unconventional compositions.
A drone’s-eye view you’d never see otherwise. (Photo / 夹脚拖先生)
5.Nighttime Lighting
Using nighttime lighting can bring out the gloss and colors of the bald cypresses. If they’re near water, you can also capture their reflections.
The night view and reflections of bald cypresses at Mingchi Lake. (Photo / 力丽马告生态园区)
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