I know what you’re thinking. You read the title of this article, and you’re thinking that true nature photographers don’t really need “projects” because there’s plenty of subject matter in the natural world all around us.
And you may be right, generally speaking. But even with an abundance of photo ops out there, even the most ardent nature photographer occasionally needs some new incentive to spark their creativity.
If you’re one of those people, here’s a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
“Groups of Threes”
Groupings in nature — whether a group of flowers, trees, etc. — are not always easy to come by. And that’s where the challenge is here — just finding subjects in the right number.
I’m suggesting three (3) here, just because I think three tends to be an eye-pleasing number. (Think about it, isn’t a photo of three orchid blooms just more pleasing than a photo of four?)