First of all World Magazine asked to use it and commissioned me to write and illustrate a further feature about the arboretum. Then Country Living Magazine did the same. It was used in a book about the making of the British countryside which I photographed and co-authored with Professor David Bellamy, called Wilderness Britain – a green print for the future. This book came to the atention of Kodak, who commissioned me to design, write and provide the photographs for the 1994 International Kodak Calendar which had an environmental theme. The Blue Atlas Cedar took pride of place in October.
My career as a photographer and writer grew out of this one shot, which gave me the courage to earn a living as a photo-journalist, as each new commission opened the door to new opportunities. I want to say thank you for all that the trees of Westonbirt have done for me. I will be eternally grateful to that Blue Atlas Cedar for kick-starting my career and I still look forward to every new visit to the arboretum.
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Autumn photography tips
Whether you are taking pictures with your phone or are using a state of the art DSLR, what really counts more than anything else is what you see. Here are a few simple tips to help you focus.
Find a general shot to sum up the season. For Holford it had to be Japanese Maples. Notice how changes in light can enhance a scene.
Look for the unusual in small things. Autumn brings a cornucopia of weird and wonderful seeds and berries.
Shoot against the sun for dramatic effect. When the sun is low in the sky you will get the best results.
Look up. Shoot through the canopy. Autumn colours can be even more spectacular when pictured against the sky.
Look down. Don’t despair if an early frost strips the leaves from the trees. When the trees are bare, the ground remains colourful.
© All photography copyright Jane Gifford.
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