January marks the start of a new year. Winter weather is in full swing, with colder days and simple, clean scenery. For photographers, it’s a good time to capture winter landscapes, everyday details, and soft seasonal light. Happy New Year!

December brings a clear shift into winter. Cold air, short days, and early sunsets shape the mood of the month. For photographers, it’s a great time to capture crisp skies, glowing holiday lights, and the peaceful stillness that settles over the season.

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: Nature Closeups by Great Photographers; Èduard (Edward) Steichen, Robert Weston, Imogen Cunningham.

November settles the season into calm. The last leaves linger, daylight fades faster, and the air takes on a quiet chill. For photographers, it’s a time to capture the subtle beauty of transition—bare branches against soft skies, warm light on cool days, and the quiet textures that hint at winter’s approach.

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October brings autumn into focus. Leaves reach their brightest colors, pumpkins and decorations appear, and cooler days shift the mood. For photographers, it’s a chance to capture bold fall landscapes, festive details, and the softer light of shorter days.

NEWS: Upcoming workshops; new photo; get enlarged view; buying options. VIEWS: Great new photographers; Adeolu Osibodu; Greg Gulbransen; Alex Almeida

September brings crisp air, warm sunlight, and the first hints of autumn. Leaves turn, shadows lengthen, and scenes glow golden—perfect for photographers capturing fiery foliage, morning mist, and golden-hour portraits. As summer fades, it’s a time to slow down, explore, and celebrate the season’s subtle magic.