Autumn scenes in a forest in Hoxne, Suffolk

Placing leaves in the foreground varies the composition between shots and works well Photograph: Graham Turner

A decaying leaf detail against a dark backdrop Photograph: Graham Turner

Sunlight is sprinkled in from the top right of the frame Photograph: Graham Turner/Graham Turner

Shooting outdoors allows for simple backgrounds which enhance shots like this Photograph: Graham Turner

Rich blues of the sky contrast against the yellows and browns from the trees Photograph: Graham Turner

Sprinklings of light through the trees allows for selective focus like this Photograph: Graham Turner

The reds and greens from this shot contrast too, and a low aperture allows the bud in the front to jump out of the frame Photograph: Graham Turner

Close examinations of a leaf Photograph: Graham Turner

A beautiful naturally lit highlight from the forest Photograph: Graham Turner

Breathing on the lens creates a blurred effect when photographing these trees, the different colours of the leaves make it successful Photograph: Graham Turner