Knowing the boundaries of the wave and in which direction it leads can help us see what possibilities exist outside of it still lurking in the expanse of creative experience; as the old saying goes “you have to know the rules in order to break them.” more
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We photographers depend on what we find, but also what technical means are at our disposal – our own skills, focal length of lenses, perspective control and so on. more
This month's guest was Paul Wakefield, and we had many questions about lighting, working with art directors, origins of style, emotional connection, different camera formats, AI landscapes for car photography and much more. more
This small mountain range served as the recreational area for Spanish Royalty, witnessed Napoleon defeat the Spanish army in 1808. more
Welcome to our 4x4 feature, which is a set of four mini landscape photography portfolios which has been submitted by: Anthony Jacobson, Claudio Neri, Louis Iruela & Steve J. Giardini more
This portfolio of images is a tribute to the regional park that I have cherished since childhood, a place filled with happy memories and an unbreakable bond with nature. more
My field workflow begins or ends in the shadows. Shadows tempt me to lean in for a closer look. more
All four images were captured on the West Coast of Cornwall in September 2022. more
It seems the abstract nature of the subject matter allows more people to read something into the shapes and colours, making a personal connection for them even though they had never visited the locations. more
We both invest a lot of time in post-processing. In our opinion, it is only in this step of the workflow that a photo becomes a picture. In post-processing, we can give the image our personal style. more
I reflect on the present and what seems to be the expected. Unfortunately, I think photography becomes a reflection of the society and culture around us. more
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It is fair to say that when I first laid eyes on this image taken by Vittorio Sella in 1909, it captivated my imagination like few others. In 2000, Aperture published the book Summit which showcased many of Vittorio’s stunning mountain photographs. more
I recently heard a fellow landscape photographer express his disdain for smaller scenes like trees or bark, stating they only enjoyed photographing the aftermath of storms in epic light. more
I’ve long had a deep engagement with all forms of art and photography. Having always worked in creative industries, I’ve been surrounded by the work of all kinds of visual artists. more
on Upon the Wave
Very cool thoughts, and thanks for the shout-out. For me it's odd to think about being on a particular wave that may/will influence other waves. So in a way, we're all "taste-makers", but the size, direction, and impact of our waves may vary significantly! Also, I found this part reassuring: "It’s ok [...]
- Brent Clark, 14:43 yesterday
on Upon the Wave
Thank you Alberto for a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and insightful article. I am pleased to see there is more on your website. Life is, indeed, a wave!
- Robin Boothby, 12:01 yesterdayon Love of a mountain
Thank you very much, Theodor. Your project and the book it became is a great example of the benefits of coming back to the same location, over and over again.
- Daniel Eek, 11:30 21st Jul