The rolling hills of La Riviere in the Pembina Valley have exploded with reds, oranges, and yellows. And world-traveling photographer Terrance Klassen was there to capture it all. Known for his breathtaking landscapes from across the globe, Klassen says Manitoba’s fall season is just as remarkable as the lavender fields of France or the tulip gardens of Amsterdam. Klassen reflected on his recent photos saying, “As we know, the La Riviere Valley turns early. It’s one of the first places in this area that turns a brilliant fall color.” "We photograph in color. So we're very cognizant of the yellows and the reds in fall. The reds are brought out when we have frost. This year, we haven't had a whole lot of frost, so the reds aren't brilliant, but they still could be." - Terrance Klassen, when referring to the beautiful reds visible in the Pembina Valley. The art of composition and light When it comes to his photography process, Klassen keeps it simple yet intentional. “Composition is the main element of photography. Well, besides light. Photography involves light. So we’re trying to manage the light that we have,” he explained. Even weather plays a role in the outcome. Overcast skies, Klassen noted, help deepen the saturation of fall colors, while frost can bring out more vibrant reds. "We photograph in colour. So we're very cognizant of the yellows and the reds in fall. The reds are brought out when we have frost. This year, we haven't had a whole lot of frost, so the reds aren't brilliant, but they still could be." Editing with purpose In the digital era, editing tools allow photographers to adjust their images in incredible ways. But for Klassen, the goal is always to reflect reality. “The manipulation of images, the editing of images is huge nowadays with digital photography. We have control software-wise over everything.” Klassen said. And although editing offers a fun tool to bring out certain colours, Klassen's goal is to reflect reality. “What we see, or what we try to do as photographers, is manipulate our files to look like what we remember seeing.” For him, editing is not about creating a false scene but about bringing photos back to the way the eye first experienced them. From Manitoba to the World Though his travels have taken Klassen and his wife Esther-Anne to France, the Netherlands, and beyond, Klassen says some of the most beautiful landscapes are right here at home. “Riding Mountain National Park is our favorite. But agricultural-wise, we have a unique opportunity because we can access different areas agriculturally any time of the year. Which we can’t do if we travel to foreign locations. We’re just capturing a moment in time wherever we go. But here we have the privilege of photographing any time, year-round.” And yes, he never leaves home without his camera. “I never leave home without it,” Klassen laughed. “It’s in the car right now.” Related stories: Weatherlogics calls for warm fall, but then cold and snowy winter What does return of warm weather mean for Fall lawn care and gardening? To view more of Terrance Klassen's beautiful photos, visit his website: worldwide stock travel images photography photos photographs