Lake Sukko Cypress Trees
39 worksFirst upload: Nov 2016Peak: 2021Last 12 months: 4
📝 Description
The images depict swamp cypress trees growing in the water of Lake Sukko near Anapa, Russia. Photographers are drawn to this location for the striking contrast between the vibrant orange autumn foliage and the dark, textured trunks rising from the lake surface. The shots vary slightly in framing but consistently focus on the vertical lines of the tree bases and their reflections in the calm water. These specific trees are a notable natural feature located near the village of Sukko in the Krasnodar Krai region. All images share the same visual motif of cypress trees standing in water during the fall season.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors by the water, on the shore of an artificial reservoir (Cypress Lake) in Sukko, Krasnodar Krai.
🗺️ On the map
Based on the authors' marks on the site map.
🧭 How to get there
The lake is located in the low mountains of the Absheron Peninsula on the border of Anapa and Novorossiysk. The road to the location passes through mountainous terrain, so access to the shore may require hiking or off-road transport.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 12:00 and 15:00 (34% of frames)
Based on 35 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Shooting is most often done in the morning (7 AM) and in the afternoon (4 PM), allowing the use of soft side light to highlight bark texture.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: October, November, March
Based on 35 frames with camera data
The best time is October, when cypress foliage turns rich orange and red. In December, leaves almost fall off, exposing the roots.
🎒 Gear
Use zoom lenses with a focal length of 70–105 mm to compress perspective and emphasize the crown. Aperture f/9 provides the necessary depth of field.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Sony ILCE-7M2 4Nikon D750 4Nikon Z6 3Sony ILCA-77M2 2Canon EOS 77D 2E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8 4Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 2AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 2Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC USD (A011) 2Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM 2
🧳 What to bring
Sturdy shoes for mountainous terrain, waterproof clothing, rain cover for equipment, spare batteries (especially in cool weather), insect repellent.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/100 (1/400 – 4 s)Aperture f/9 (f/4.5 – f/14)ISO 100 (64 – 640)Focal length 70 mm (25 – 105)
Based on 31 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is aperture: use f/9 (range f/4.5–f/14) to balance depth of field and background blur. Shutter speed 1/100 s, ISO 100.
⚠️ Good to know
Part of the pond area is a protected zone (since 1983), so follow nature park rules and do not enter restricted areas. Water in the reservoir can be cold; the shore may be rocky or slippery due to humidity.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Shoot in October for maximum autumn foliage brightness.
- Use morning or evening side light to accentuate bark texture.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Sony ILCE-7M2, E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8, 3 s, f/13, ISO 100, 75 mm
- 🔇 79% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 81% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 2 works reached the finals. Best contest: Orange color 2023
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Александр Хорошилов 5Alexei Rilski 4Наталья Пилипенко 2Лексин Сергей 2Сергей Христинич 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 35🇧🇾 BY 2
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