From Inspiration to Illusion
Nigel Cooke |I, too, have been struggling with my creativity, with the future. Full of fears and self-doubt. I feel for them when things go wrong, and am elated when they catch a break. more
I, too, have been struggling with my creativity, with the future. Full of fears and self-doubt. I feel for them when things go wrong, and am elated when they catch a break. more
More recently, some scientists are focusing on links between science and art. For example, natural scientists in the “SciArt” community are creating art using photographs of scientific processes and phenomena, with the goal of making science more interesting for the wider public. more
Every year since year two, we have tried to include some ‘special awards’. There were created for a few different reasons. Primarily to ensure that certain classes of image that may be under or over represented in the main categories can have a focused outlet. E.g. in the first year we included Rocks & Geology, Trees & Forests, Snow & Ice, Mountains and Rivers & Seas. These just seemed to be some core subjects to include. We also an more
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In 1978, I started at an art college in Yorkshire. After one year of foundation, I chose photography, knowing already that this was going to be my life’s passion. more
Welcome to our 4x4 feature, which is a set of four mini landscape photography portfolios which has been submitted by Franz Gisin, Goran Prvulovic, Kenny Muir & Tom Zimberoff more
The liminal interface of seawater, sand, and sky inspires a construct of consciousness, the space in which everything appears, the light by which everything is seen. It beckons my camera. more
I'm not really a bucket list person. I often find myself at the same locations, where every visit reveals something new. This is a short series of 4 images taken in a local ancient birch woodland across the seasons. more
While just a small part, this river is part of a bigger watershed I’ve explored many times. Constantly changing with the seasons, this spot is never the same yearly. more
In this case, California's Auburn SRA (State Recreational Area), where the intersection of two Sierra Nevada mountain canyons allows the north and middle forks of the American River to merge. more
These lists I keep making each year, which end up taking me to places I wasn’t destined to see, let alone photograph. more
We are living in a golden era for photography and printing. If you can dream it, you can make it - at a reasonable cost. more
Today, in the third of five chapters from his Darkroom Diaries, Michael focuses on grain, cropping and toning. more
In this episode, Tim Parkin and Mark Littlejohn chat with John Gibbs about his experiences in photography, working at the National Trust, and the evolving landscape of the art form. They discuss the pressures of photography, the impact of social media, and the importance of empathy when leading tours. more
What I’ve learned over the years from painting and photography is that you develop an instinct for what fulfils you, with experience and passion playing a significant role. more
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on Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2025
The last book was superb so can't wait for this one to be delivered.
- Neil Guss, 21:04 4th Novon Navigating the Currents of Art and Science
I've followed your work in On Landscape for years now Keith, so I know you of all people will appreciate from your own experience what I was trying to do. Thanks for the comment. In some respects, the project has been one of those "productive failures". It's near the end, and I'm [...]
- Rob de Loe, 20:09 4th Nov
on Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2025
Hello Tim, thanks for the informative explanation of your thoughts behind the choice of categories. Furthermore, the selection of images in your article shows me an impressive range of artistic photographic work. Peter
- Peter Richter, 19:49 31st Oct