Corgis Playing in Autumn Leaves
33 worksFirst upload: Aug 2018Peak: 2025Last 12 months: 7
📝 Description
The images depict Corgis in outdoor settings covered with fallen autumn foliage. Photographers select these scenes for the strong color contrast between the dogs' coats and the yellow or orange leaves, as well as the natural texture of the ground cover. The subjects are captured in various poses, including running, standing alert, and sniffing the ground. These photographs document a common seasonal activity involving pets in parks or wooded areas. A shared visual motif unites the group: small dogs interacting with the specific environment of fall.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
Shooting takes place outdoors, mainly in parks among fallen leaves and trees.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 10:00 and 13:00 (45% of frames)
Based on 31 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
The best time for shooting is from 11 to 15 hours, when the light is most even and warm. Later (after 18:00) shots are less common, indicating a preference for daylight illumination.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: October, September, November
Based on 31 frames with camera data
The ideal period is October, when the foliage is at its brightest and fallen. September and November are also suitable for capturing different stages of leaf fall.
🎒 Gear
A telephoto lens with a focal length of 70–200 mm or an 85 mm prime is recommended to isolate the dog from the background. An aperture of f/2.8 and a shutter speed no slower than 1/500 s will help freeze motion.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 7Canon EOS 6D 5Sony ILCE-7M3 5Canon EOS 5D Mark III 4Canon EOS RP 2Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 5FE 85mm F1.8 3Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro 3Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 2Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 2
🧳 What to bring
Bring treats to attract the Corgi's attention, a leash and collar, spare batteries (especially in cold weather), a rain cover or case for the camera against dust and moisture, and comfortable shoes for walking in the park.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/1000 (1/1600 – 1/320)Aperture f/2.8 (f/2 – f/4)ISO 640 (100 – 1250)Focal length 85 mm (50 – 170)
Based on 31 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
The key parameter is shutter speed: use 1/500 s or faster (median 1/1000 s) to freeze the dog's movement. An aperture of f/2.8 and ISO around 640 allow working in variable autumn light.
⚠️ Good to know
Observe ethics: do not drive dogs into thick undergrowth to avoid paw and claw injuries. Ensure pets are healthy and vaccinated before walking in the park.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Look for areas with a dense layer of yellow leaves to contrast with the Corgi's fur.
- Shoot at the dog's eye level to emphasize its interaction with nature.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, 1/1000, f/4, ISO 500, 170 mm
- 📐 81% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 5 works reached the finals. Best contest: Pets in Nature 2025
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Анна Полушина 5Станислава Гордеева 5Мария Полякова 3Ольга Легенькая 2Наталья Степанова 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 27🇺🇦 UA 1🇰🇿 KZ 1🇷🇸 RS 1🇧🇾 BY 1
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