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Role of landscape photography in the art world
Despite all the logical explanations for the absence of landscape photography in this particular location, my lingering disappointment made me ponder the role of landscape photography in art more
Sandra Bartocha
Sandra was the 2nd speaker at this year's Meeting of Minds conference in Penrith. Sandra talked about the idea that photography is all about conveying the mood and sense of a place to an audience. more
In the Dreamtime by Nicki Gwynn-Jones
Being as she has only lived on the island for a couple of years, she has produced some fantastic work and this particular book, printed on Orkney as well, focuses on the flowers and grasses on this windswept land. more
Island by Hans Strand
I know I’m a critical viewer though and a few people have been impressed with the publication when they’ve dropped by and if you’re a big Hans Strand fan (with equally big pockets and arms) then this is probably a must buy. more
Photographing Snowdonia Mountains by Nick Livesey
After an excellent start to the book showing the safety, accessibility and local knowledge aspects of walking in the mountains (i.e. Where to get a good breakfast!) the book’s core content is a series of high-level mountain walks, with viewpoints selected along the way. more
Behind the Photograph by Charlie Waite
If you’re an older photographer, you may remember the original ‘The Making of Landscape Photographs’ and ‘Seeing Landscapes’ books that Charlie produced in the 1990s and if you do then, like me, you would have enjoyed reading his descriptions of how he found and constructed the photographs therein. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature is from subscribers: Goran Prvulovic, Jason Jones, John Potter & Paul Hetzel. more
Landscapes Of Eastern Greenland
Over the past 2 years, I reviewed and became fascinated by multiple still images and videos of the Scoresby Sound in Eastern Greenland. more
Strensall Common
I'm very fortunate to have Strensall Common Nature Reserve just a fifteen minute drive from home. more
Keweenaw
"Keweenaw" is a Native American word that means "portage or place where portage is made". The Keweenaw Peninsula is the northernmost portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It projects into Lake Superior and is formed from tilted strata of volcanic rock that form both the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale. The ancient lava flows of the Keweenaw Peninsula were produced during the Mesoproterozoic Era as a part of the Midcontinent more
Canadian Prairies
Much of Canada is covered in prairies, and while this might not sound like the most exciting of places for a photographer to shoot, these particular photos beg to differ. more
Charlie Waite
Charlie was the opening speaker at this year's Meeting of Minds conference in Penrith. His talk was on an investigation into what the landscape photographer needs to attempt to invest into the photograph to draw a favourable and positive response from its audience..... more
Transitions
Making colour management a key part of your workflow is essential if you want to avoid this disappointment. more
Winter on the Isle of Skye
Most of all there were powerful lights and strong contrasts depicting perfectly the rich culture of the land; the long history that built it and the strong characters of the people living here. more
End frame: The Isle of Rhum from the isle of Skye by Paul Wakefield
There is a sense of drama and even a touch of melancholy in the soft yet dramatic light being just sufficient directional and beautifully orchestrated in order to bring out the details in the foreground where strong lines draws the viewer into the scene. more