Seasons with a Black Phoebe

How Seasons Affect Your Photos

Black Phoebe in Spring

Thanks to a cooperative Black Phoebe, we can show how seasons affect your photos.

Our subject lives in the Fullerton Arboretum (Fullerton, CA) at the North Pond.

If you visit, you will notice that this bird often perches in the same tree at the north end of this pond. On the other side of the pond, you will see large trees, which provide beautiful backgrounds that change colors with the seasons.

The above photo shows this bird in Spring with emerging green as new leaves appear.

Black Phoebe in Summer

In summer the trees provide a rich green background, as shown above.

Note: Plan your visit for early morning when the rising sun shines across the North Pond. Then stand with the sun behind you. That way, you can take photos like these with full light on the bird and the background.

Black Phoebe in Autumn

In autumn, the leaves turn brown, thereby creating a beautiful tan background.

Black Phoebe in Winter

And in winter, the background becomes a mix of brown branches, dried leaves, and ground cover.

But wait, spring is on the way. Then the seasons will repeat with beautiful shades of green.

The Black Phoebe Project

Here’s a photo tip – – – Or perhaps an assignment.

First, select a subject, such as a Black Phoebe, a flower, a landscape, or other bird.

Then find different ways to take photos of this subject. You might consider different seasons, different locations, or different situations.

Through this, you will practice skills, learn more about your subject, and collect memorable photos.

Another Black Phoebe at the South Pond

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