Wintertime allows us to look at the structure of things in a landscape. Here we have the dark shapes of the evergreens on the right balanced by the thinner but more numerous aspen trees on the right. The shadows set up an alternating rhythm in the foreground. The whole shot is a contrast, light against dark, strong shapes against many thin ones. The complex structures would not be as apparent if we were working in color.In this photowalk, look for leading lines, lines that create direction or structure. Look for patterns in shadows, in wintertime the light angle produces many interesting ones across the day. Part of your investigations might include texture and pattern, repeated branches, smooth areas vs complex ones, use your eyes and then snap!
