Nature Photography Terms

noun the first light of day; dawn

• The break of day signaled the start of a new morning.
• We stayed up all night and saw the break of day.
• Let's party until the break of day!
• The break of day marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

adjective Dusky is an adjective that describes something as somewhat dark in color, usually referring to the sky at twilight or a person's complexion.

• The dusky sky was painted with hues of orange and pink as the sun set over the horizon.
• I love taking evening walks when the dusky colors start to appear in the sky.
• The party didn't really start until the dusky hours of the night.
• Her dusky mood matched the stormy weather outside.

noun the state or period of greatest beauty, freshness, or vigor

adjective in the state of full bloom

• The garden was a sight to behold with all the flowers in full bloom.
• The park looks amazing right now with all the flowers in full bloom.
• Dude, the backyard is poppin' with all the flowers in full bloom!
• Her talent was in full bloom during the performance.

adjective attracting attention by being flashy or ostentatious

• The showy decorations at the event were quite extravagant and eye-catching.
• Her showy outfit definitely turned heads at the party.
• I can't stand people who are so showy and always brag about their possessions.
• His showy display of affection towards her was just a facade to cover up his true intentions.

noun a season of the year, typically occurring between winter and summer, when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The prosecutor will spring upon the witness with tough questions during cross-examination.
• I didn't expect him to spring upon me with that surprise party!
• The salesperson tried to spring upon me with an upsell, but I wasn't interested.
• The news of the promotion really sprung upon her like a pleasant surprise.

adjective describing something that is illuminated or lit by the sun

• The sunlit room was filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• I love sitting in that sunlit corner of the room, it's so cozy and relaxing.
• Let's go hang out in the sunlit spot by the window, it's the best place to chill.
• Her smile was like a sunlit day, brightening up the room and lifting everyone's spirits.

noun a person who visits an area in the fall to view the changing colors of the leaves

• During the fall season, many leaf peepers visit New England to admire the vibrant colors of the changing leaves.
• My aunt is a big leaf peeper and she always plans a trip to the mountains in October.
• I'm not much of a leaf peeper, but I do enjoy taking a drive to see the fall foliage.
• As a leaf peeper, she had a keen eye for beauty in nature and always found joy in simple things.