Be at One with the Land.
Buyers and collectors have accepted
photography as art for some time, but only
if it's of significant artistic merit. Great
landscape photography sells because the
buyer is searching for escapism and the need
to dream. As a species we have always been
linked to and drawn to the landscape. Do you
have a love for the countryside and an
understanding of the landscape?
When
you're out in the great outdoors, away from
the bustle, what do you see ...
... sunlight filtering through trees and
dancing on the landscape?
... snow on the mountains and a gushing
river in full flow?
... coastal cliffs with the shimmering
sea lapping onto the shore?
... a brooding sky casting a spell over
the windswept moors?
... the warm glow of the sun setting at
the close of day?
... or mists and changing patterns of
wind, clouds and magical light?
Do you see the beauty and feel the
connection?
To produce a great photo landscape you
need to understand the countryside and how
light affects it. You need to have a passion
for the land and experience an intimate
connection with nature. The best way of
doing this is to explore an area on foot and
become part of the landscape before taking
any photos.
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 open vista of
rolling hills and mountains, also observe
the intimate details in the landscape and
maybe just photograph a small section of the
bigger picture.
Where do you go to
find the perfect or most interesting images?
Do you have a favourite place or do you
simply like to travel and see what you find?
The world is full of wonderful locations and
the image creator is blessed with so much
choice. Some of you will specialize in a
particular area ... capturing the wildlife
silhouetted against golden sunsets in
Africa; the architecture of ancient
civilisation in Egypt; the vast skies and
tumbleweed of Nevada or the diverse, often
moody landscape of the British Isles.
Whatever gives you the most joy and
satisfaction, go there and get creative!
If you only have a vague idea of the
landscape work you would like to do, the
best idea is to just go out there and
explore. Start locally. It's surprising what
you'll find literally on your back door and
this will give you a chance to experiment
and see what locations you are drawn to.
Your personality and your vision must come
through in every photo you take; it's up to
you to capture the essence of the landscape
in front of you. If your photograph works,
the person viewing your image will feel they
can step into your picture and experience
the emotion of being there. A great
landscape photograph is a great escape.
About the author: Mark A. Fenwick is a Fine
Art Photographer. For tips and tricks of
professional photography, and photography
jobs and opportunities, visit
http://www.PhotographyUpdate.com.
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