Capture This October! Top 5 Photography Subjects to Enjoy Autumn Colors | Release #328

Many regions reach the peak of autumn leaves in October, with mountains adorned in beautiful shades of red and orange. This year, the foliage is expected to appear slightly later than usual, but it should be visible in northern Japan around late October.

The key to photographing autumn leaves is to capture the glow of the leaves using backlighting. To take photos with a transparent feel, the soft light of the evening or early morning is ideal. Especially in high-altitude areas, the color of the trees progresses, allowing you to enjoy photographing autumn leaves amidst magnificent nature.

It's recommended to use a high-resolution mirrorless or DSLR camera, and either a wide-angle lens to capture the entire landscape or a prime lens to emphasize the texture of the leaves.

The autumn spectacle of 'Silver Grass' features silver plumes swaying in the wind, creating an autumnal scene. When photographing silver grass, using backlighting can make the plumes sparkle, creating a magical atmosphere. Additionally, capturing it against a sunset can result in a nostalgic and dramatic shot.

Using a telephoto zoom lens can blur the background and emphasize the beauty of the silver grass. Popular photography spots include Soni Highland (Nara Prefecture) and Sengokuhara (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture).

The cute, round shape and bright red color of 'Kochia' make it a perfect subject for October photography. When photographing Kochia, capturing the expansive red fields with a wide-angle lens can create impactful photos. Especially on clear autumn days, the contrast with the blue sky is vivid and beautiful, allowing you to capture scenes that look like paintings.

Hitachi Seaside Park (Ibaraki Prefecture) and Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center (Yamanashi Prefecture) are well-known spots for Kochia photography.

'Autumn Roses' offer a different charm from spring roses and are perfect for photography. Autumn roses are characterized by their vibrant colors, and capturing the texture of the petals with a macro lens can result in an impressive shot. To express the beauty of a sprawling rose garden, using a 50mm prime lens to create a soft bokeh effect is effective.

Keisei Rose Garden (Chiba Prefecture) and Harbor View Park in Yokohama City are particularly popular spots for autumn roses.

Recently, more libraries and bookstores with stylish interiors have emerged, attracting attention as photogenic spots. Capturing the quiet time against the backdrop of towering bookshelves and chic interiors is a unique autumn pleasure.

Use a standard zoom lens to capture the overall atmosphere of the building, or if taking portraits, use a prime lens with a focal length of about 85mm to beautifully blur the background and highlight the subject.