Autumn is a time for spectacular colours, the oranges, reds and yellows suddenly burst through just as the countryside seems to be getting dull and grey.
At the end of a dark and damp afternoon I went for a walk in to my local woods. I was accompanied by the constant rattling call of the newly arrived flocks of Fieldfares.
I’m quite pleased with how using a flash brought out the colours of the fungi and fallen leaves.




As the sun was setting a large flock of Starlings flew over, probably off to join the murmuration at Otmoor.

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About Alex White - Appletonwild
This is my diary of the wildlife where I live in Oxfordshire, and sometimes the places I visit. My passion is for British wildlife, especially Badgers and Hares.
This year my debut book "Get Your Boots On" was published
I am a keen amateur photographer. All the photographs on this blog are taken by myself unless stated otherwise. I am a member of A Focus on Nature, the network for Young Nature Conservationists, BBOWT, The Oxon Mammal group and The Oxfordshire Badger Group.
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Nice photos!
I especially liked the last one of the fungi.
I was in the woods after school today and tried using the flash on the fungi, it worked really well!
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Great fall collection, Alex. I, too, liked the closeups of the fungi. The water drops on the red fruit and the last golden leaf scene are quite nice, too.
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Thank you
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Excellent autumn colors and you captured them quite well. The flash on fungi was impressive. Happy autumn!
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Thank you. I tried a few different ways of taking the photos. I think perhaps one of those lights that are separate from the camera that also has a softer light might be worth trying.
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Some excellent images. Really liked the fungi ones!
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Thank you. It was fun to play with the light and dark using the flash
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