Woodland Trust

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Zing into spring! Leaf hunting, ladybird spotting, pond dipping, snail racing, minibeast making...

 

Woods and trees are brilliant subjects for photos!

Download our 'top tips' sheets below for some neat tricks and handy help for taking better photographs.
 

Win £500 - woodland photography competition

Enter the VisitWoods photography competition and snap a prize-winning shot for your chance to win £500.

cameraThere's a special nature detectives
category
for snappers 14 and under,
and grown-ups can enter too! Other
prizes include a nest box, bird feeder
and hotel stay.

nature detectives wildlife club arrowfind out more and enter

nature detectives wildlife club arrowTEACHERS - schools can enter too 

 

Photography masterclass

Getting started

A handy checklist of things to remember before you head out snapping. 

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The basics

Simple tips for everyone, whether you've got a digital camera, a disposable or a mobile phone.

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Keeping steady

Avoid blurry pics by 'stopping the wobble'. Download our top tips:

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Perspectives

Sometimes the best photos are of views you don't normally see, so experiment with different perspectives by crawling on your belly or climbing up high.

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Composition

Find out about the famous 'rule of thirds' - easy peasy way to make your photos look great! 

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Close-ups

Helpful hints for getting a close-up shot of wildlife. 

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Times of day

Find out the best times to take photos of long shadows, silhouettes and landscapes.

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Like these ideas? Join our CLUB

Get fresh ideas all year-round when your family, school or group joins our nature detectives CLUB

 
Get animal domino cards, a pocket bluebell guide, tips for making your garden BUZZ with wildlife, stickers, plus leaf and mushroom spotter sheets!
 

  • seasonal activity packs in the post
  • nature challenges every week
  • giant woodland wall chart
  • year's supply of challenge stickers

It's ideal for families who like getting outdoors, with options for teachers and group leaders too :O)

And it's great value, from just £12 for a whole year of fun!

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