August 2025 : NATURE
NATURE – (animals, birds, insects, flora and fauna)
Nature photography is a type of photography that captures the natural world, including plants, animals, landscapes, and textures. The goal of nature photography is to convey the beauty and wonder of nature, and to highlight the behaviours and patterns of the natural world.
What does nature photography include?
• Wildlife photography: Captures animals in their natural settings, such as a herd of elephants or a hedgehog
• Landscape photography: Captures the beauty of landscapes, such as mountains or rivers
• Plant photography: Captures the textures and patterns of plants, such as flowers
• Close-up photography: Captures close-ups of natural scenes and textures, such as the wings of a butterfly
What are the characteristics of nature photography?
• Nature photography: Uses colour, value structure, and visual texture to represent nature
• Nature photography: should convey the truth of the scene, without using unethical practices
• Nature photography: should not include human activity that threatens the life of a living organism
• Nature photography: should look natural, and not include added vignettes or blurred backgrounds •
What is the purpose of nature photography?
• Nature photography: allows people to appreciate the beauty of nature
• Nature photography: plays a role in environmental awareness and conservation
RULES: Nature only. Colour only. Manipulation is not allowed.
