seasonal simplicity! This season, Australian photographer Bill Shapter helps us appreciate the simpler things in life, by turning our focus to abstracts. are you on twitter? Tweet We are! Follow us, vote for your favourite images, learn handy photography tips, and be the first to hear about our upcoming events. cool evenings Late afternoon strolls can breathe fresh inspiration into your photography with just a little creative thinking. If the weather threatens to dull your vision, as it often does this time of year, don’t just stay inside, seek out those details not as dependent on the sun as a landscape image. The way shifting winds ripple sand, the fragmented beauty of a rusted boat or the patterns in a fresh cliff face, notice what others might walk by and peer in, taking your camera with you. Here are some examples we found, and you can always get more inspiration from our online galleries... tip of the season Abstract photography is all about noticing the details, the shadows and the patterns that others miss. Go somewhere inspirational, then look through your camera lens as you peruse the scene, letting its narrow focus identify features of interest. Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most rewarding, and this is no different with photography. Use a small aperture, such as f/5.6 or f/8.0, to bring only your selected detail into focus, leaving its surroundings blurred, then you can capture the scene, bit by bit. Enjoy, explore and have an adventurous autumn!