Great Landscape Photography
For a long time, buyers and collectors have embraced photography as art, but only if it has considerable artistic worth. Great landscape photography sells because it appeals to the buyer's desire for escapism and the desire to fantasize. We have always been drawn to and connected to the landscape as a species. Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a good awareness of the landscape?
Be at One with the Land.
For a long time, buyers and collectors have embraced photography as art, but only if it has considerable artistic worth. Great landscape photography sells because it appeals to the buyer's desire for escapism and the desire to fantasize. We have always been drawn to and connected to the landscape as a species. Do you have a passion for the outdoors and a good awareness of the terrain?
What do you notice when you're out in nature, away from the hustle and bustle?
- light streaming through the trees and dancing across the landscape?
- mountains blanketed in snow and a raging river in full flow?
- cliffs with a glistening sea washing across the shore?
- a bleak sky that casts a spell over the windswept moors?
- the sun's warm glow as it sets at the end of the day?
- or mists, shifting wind patterns, clouds, and magical light?
Do you see the beauty and feel the connection?
To create a beautiful photo landscape, you must first comprehend the landscape and how light impacts it. You must have a strong connection to the land and a strong desire to learn more about it. Before taking any images, the easiest method to do this is to explore a region on foot and become a part of the scenery.
On your walk look for:
- Light (shadows and highlights)
- Shapes (round and angular)
- Colour (harmony and discord)
- Texture (rough and smooth)
- Composition (strong and weak)
- Tones (light and dark)
- Patterns (even and odd)
- Mystery ( ? and ? )
So, the next time you're out with your camera looking for that expansive panorama of rolling hills and mountains, pay attention to the little features in the environment and snap only a small portion of the larger picture.
Every shot you take should reflect your personality and vision; it's up to you to capture the essence of the landscape in front of you. If your shot is successful, the viewer will feel as if they can walk into it and experience the emotion of being there. A nice landscape shot is a wonderful way to unwind.
