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On Engagement with ‘Form’
It is an approach that I have applied for some time and that has allowed me to start pursuing, as acclaimed American photographer Ralph Gibson puts it, a “visual signature” and to evolve the artistic outcomes I seek (and the methods by which I achieve those outcomes). more
The Perfect Failure
Above all, the whole trip was an unforgettable adventure, which still gives me a big smile when I think about it. Some experiences are priceless, and in such a case, the journey itself is much more important than the destination or the results. more
Landscape and all that Jazz
Others have referred to the idea of both music and photography containing rhythm, both containing light and dark, or positive and negative, and to the “subject” being the focus of either piece or image more
Geotagging, Gatekeeping, and Responsible Location Sharing in Landscape Photography
This week, I had the misfortune of having one of my most unique photographs go viral in a Facebook Group about Colorado Photography. I say misfortune because this explosion in views came with a litany of comments from viewers asking me to provide the exact location of the photograph. more
What Makes a Great Photo?
It is when the photographer adds nothing of their imagination or individuality to the photo that it becomes nothing more than a recording of objective appearances. more
But What’s in the Mountains?
Big Sur is renowned for its beautiful, rugged coastline, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Santa Lucia Mountains. However, the features within these mountains are less known. more
Boring Postcards
I already had an idea for an article on boring postcards in mind when I was writing the last article on The Collecting of Images, having a vague memory of having seen books of boring postcards for sale. more
On Labels and Limitations
For the longest time, I have forced upon myself a label, a classification, specifically revolving around the type of art I create. Even calling what I make “art” places a name upon my creations and differentiates my work from photography, writing, etc. more
Ghostly beauty
In June 2023, a Google alert notified me of an explosion of willow ermine moth caterpillars in an area along the Waal River, not very far from my hometown, Arnhem (the Netherlands). more
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Another year of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards has passed and our final judging was just over a couple of weeks ago. Our fourth year ran very surprisingly smoothly with over 12,000 entries. more
On the Collecting of Images
One of the most well-known collectors of photographs is Elton John, who has employed a full-time curator, Newell Harbin, to build up one of the most extensive private collections of 20th Century photographs, many of which are displayed on the walls of his several houses. more
Ansel Adams in Our Time
There are many talented landscape photographers today who better represent Adams in our time, photographers who have continued to advance the craft and the art. more
Photographing a Landscape over Time
The river here curves and drops enough to create quite a noise of rushing water, unusual in its energised movement through and onwards. It will continue past disused mills (saw; wheat and walnut), the picturesque village football grounds, a buried medieval graveyard and fortified tower, and a site of prehistoric finds. more
Practicing Photography in a Strange New World
Your photography, your mission, and your cause should be even greater than you are. Seek to change people’s minds and impact them in some way. Share your work because you honestly feel you are making a unique and meaningful contribution to the world. more
The Sound of One Hand
Continuing on from my previous articles, Cloud Allusions and The Thing Itself, which covered the works and ideas of Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston and Ansel Adams and how they relate to a Zen understanding of the nature of reality, I come finally to the photographer most widely associated with Zen: Minor White. more