EXPERT INSIGHT FLOWERY FOREGROUNDS

Andrew says… The cliff edge and fields surrounding RSPB Bempton were clad in a vibrant pink flower called red campion (Silene dioica). This presented Tom with a fantastic opportunity to add a splash of colour to his images on what was a rather drab day. I suggested he used the flowers as foreground interest and even encouraged him to shoot through the foliage to create frames within frames. This is where the advantages of Single-point AF over Dynamic-area AF really become apparent. Single-point AF allows you to precisely target your subject through the foliage much more accurately, whereas busy foregrounds are more likely to confuse the camera’s Dynamic-area AF modes.