Lymm
Our planned starting point, with the route and meeting point to be agreed.
Free photo walks · Autumn 2026
Autumn Colour & Sunsets
A little company. A season full of colour.
Join Emanuele for relaxed weekend photo walks, starting in Lymm and exploring other local woodland and parkland as the season unfolds. Bring your camera or phone, enjoy the surroundings and share the pleasure of making photographs.
- Free to join
- Selected weekends · Late September–November 2026
- Starting in Lymm
No activity fee. Any travel, parking, admission or refreshments are at your own expense.
Selected weekends · Late September–November 2026
Follow the colour, then the light.
The plan is to meet on selected Saturdays or Sundays in late September, October and November 2026. We’ll choose the days and places around the changing leaves, weather and access. There is no fixed weekly timetable.
Like the Sunday walks, these are informal social outings with shared ideas and time to take photographs, with no formal tuition. Beginners and experienced photographers are welcome.
Dates being arranged
No dates or meeting points are confirmed yet. Tell Emanuele which weekends and areas could suit you. Expressing interest does not reserve a place or subscribe you to a mailing list; he’ll reply directly about the arrangements.
Some outings may focus on daytime foliage; a sunset outing depends on suitable weather, a clear view and the venue’s closing time. Autumn colour and a colourful sunset cannot be guaranteed. Confirm the date, start and finish times, meeting point and route with Emanuele before travelling.
Lymm first. Then see where autumn takes us.
Other possibilities include Dunham Massey, Tatton Park, Delamere Forest and other nearby woods and parks. These are suggestions, not confirmed venues or partnerships. Any necessary group arrangements will be checked before an outing is confirmed.
Dunham Massey
A possible parkland outing. Check admission and opening times.
Official visitor information ↗Tatton Park
A possible parkland or garden visit. Entry arrangements depend on the area visited.
Official visitor information ↗Delamere Forest
A possible woodland outing. Parking charges and seasonal car park closing times apply.
Official visitor information ↗No activity fee. Any travel, parking, admission or refreshments are at your own expense. Routes, ground conditions, distances and facilities vary. Mention any access needs when getting in touch so you can discuss a suitable outing. We’ll check the forecast and route beforehand and may change or postpone plans if conditions are unsuitable.
Look for more than a colourful sky.
Photographs by Emanuele, shared as inspiration. They illustrate the theme; they are not promises of a particular location, season or result on a walk.
Try, look, adjust
Camera settings to try
These are starting suggestions for cameras with manual controls, not the recorded settings of these photographs. Adjust for your camera, lens, light, subject movement and the result you want. Auto mode is welcome too.
| What you’re photographing | A starting point | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Trees and reflections | Aperture priority (A / Av), around f/8. In good light, try ISO 100–400; increase it if the shutter becomes too slow. | Check focus and sharpness across the parts of the scene that matter. f/8 does not guarantee that everything is sharp. |
| A leaf or a small detail | Try f/4–f/5.6, if your lens allows, and focus carefully on your chosen detail. | A wider aperture can soften the background. Subject distance and the distance to the background also matter. Use a faster shutter if leaves move. |
| Evening landscapes | Try A / Av at f/8–f/11. Use a low ISO with a tripod for a still scene, or raise ISO when working handheld as the light fades. | Review the histogram and highlight warning. If important sky detail is clipping, try a little negative exposure compensation, then check again. A darker foreground may be part of the picture. |
Watch the shutter speed
For a handheld starting experiment, try 1/125 s with a short lens and a still subject, or 1/250 s or faster for gently moving leaves. These are not safe minimums: longer lenses, stronger wind or camera shake can need much faster speeds. Enlarge a test photograph and adjust. A tripod steadies the camera, but does not stop leaves moving.
Colour and focus
Auto white balance is a simple starting point. Compare Daylight or Cloudy if your camera offers them, and choose the look you prefer. RAW, or RAW + JPEG, is useful if you already edit your photographs and want to adjust white balance later. Focus on the subject you want to emphasise.
Using a phone?
Use the normal camera mode, tap your subject to focus and adjust the brightness control if your phone provides one. Keep the lens clean and take a moment to review the result. No special camera purchase is needed to join.
Never look at the sun through an optical viewfinder or a lens. Follow your camera and lens manuals’ sun-exposure precautions; using an electronic viewfinder does not remove those precautions. You can also photograph the colour in the sky and the light falling on the landscape.
Comfort outdoors
Dress for the pauses as well as the walk.
Photography involves standing still. Check the forecast and bring layers you can add or remove, especially for an outing that finishes near sunset.
On your feet
Comfortable walking boots or sturdy shoes with good grip, preferably waterproof. Choose footwear for the agreed route; woodland paths may be muddy or slippery.
For warmth and rain
A quick-drying base layer, a fleece or warm mid-layer, and a waterproof outer jacket. Pack waterproof overtrousers if rain is likely, plus a warm hat and gloves for cooler days.
In your small bag
Water, a snack, any personal essentials and a charged phone. For evening outings, bring a torch or headtorch and check its battery before leaving.
For your photographs
Your camera or phone, charged batteries, space on your memory card and a lens cloth. A rain cover or dry bag is useful. A tripod is optional for still scenes in low light, where its use is allowed and it does not block a path.
Keep to permitted paths, leave plants and wildlife undisturbed, take litter home and give other visitors room. Keep a safe distance from water and animals. The agreed outing details will include the route and return arrangements.
Free to join
Fancy an autumn walk together?
Tell Emanuele your preferred weekends and areas, and anything useful to know about access. The activity is free; the outing details will be agreed directly before you come.
Useful reading before you come
Photography suggestions checked against the following manufacturer guidance. The clothing suggestions draw on Ramblers guidance; venue information is linked above.