Photographing in Dense Fog

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Autumn is not just about mushrooms and autumn colours. It is also about atmospheric images. Fog always provides that, whatever the time of year. But autumn is a particularly beautiful season for it.

Fog is not exclusive to autumn. The chance is a little higher than in other seasons. Photographing in fog can be a challenge. Above all, it is also an opportunity for atmospheric images.

Fog with a sunrise is naturally a beautiful combination. The fog makes everything take on the colours of a sunrise. But it can work without that light too.

When the world is immersed in fog, it is often quieter. Sounds are muffled and it feels as if the world has become smaller. You cannot see very far, and shapes emerge unrecognisably.

That is when you can create beautiful images in the most unlikely places. Even in a park between houses and roads. They are hidden by the fog.

A footpath, a cycle path or a ditch that disappears into nothing right in front of you. Trees emerging as silent silhouettes. Everything looks different. This is the moment for unique images.

Pay attention to how the camera's exposure meter behaves. It will soon result in an underexposed photo. Use exposure compensation. Usually, exposing one stop more is enough.

Have you noticed that it is foggy, or is fog forecast? Go out and stay a little closer to home for a change. You will find that more photogenic places appear than when there is no fog.

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