Ohio Winter Photography

Photographing Landscape and Nature in Ohio can be challenging at times but you just need patience, persistence, and a little research to find creative subjects and scenes. Many will rave about peak fall color, but put their cameras away as the leaves fade and drop. I find late fall and winter to be amazing times to get out and explore details that are often hidden by dense foliage. Texture, tree forms, and tones become more apparent and create graphic elements within the landscape. I find it easier to find these elements in winter and will often shoot with longer focal length lenses to isolate and simplify my compositions. So what’s my preferred lenses for an average Ohio Landscape? Well that varies depending on my goal and where I’m visiting. I usually make a game time decision and limit myself to 3 or 4 lenses from the following list. Here’s a few I usually choose from in my kit:

Nikkor 16-35F4 - Good wide angle

Nikkor 24-70F2.8 - Intermediate range

Nikkor 70-200F4 - Nice range to isolate intimate details - Compact and lighter than the F2.8 version

Nikkor 105 Macro - My preferred lens for getting close detail shots

Nikkor 300F4 - Great for isolating distant details.

I hope this helps a little and inspires you to opt outside to explore Ohio’s natural spaces. Send me a message with questions or suggestions. I’m always willing to share my experiences and knowledge with others!

Thanks so much!

Vince