Aspen & Photosight
Aspen
I’ve been mapping moss along the ridge and noticed a few species that give the best clues about soil health—do you have any favorites you keep a close eye on during those golden hour shoots?
Photosight
Dicranum is a keeper, especially when it’s damp and the light hits the needles – the texture is like a fine filter. Hypnum makes a soft carpet under my lens too, and Bryum with its thin leaves looks almost like natural bokeh when the light is low. I usually let the light fall from the left, give me about fifteen minutes to find the right angle. And I always forget my wallet, so bring a pocketknife for those mossy edges just in case.
Aspen
Dicranum’s damp needles do make a great filter, and I’ll line up the light from the left as you say. Hypnum’s soft carpet and Bryum’s thin leaves are perfect for that natural bokeh effect. I’ll bring a pocketknife to keep your mossy edges neat, and I’ll double‑check that I’ve got my boots—those tend to slip away.
Photosight
Nice, you’re on the right track. Just keep an eye on the humidity – the moss shows more texture when it’s a little damp. And make sure your camera’s battery is fully charged; a full‑day shoot in the ridge is a marathon. Good luck, and remember, if the boots go missing, I’ll still be out there chasing that perfect light.