This image was not particularly well received on social media or even among friends, but I found it riveting. What was it about? Ostensibly it was an image of a section of a stump of a tree, but that’s not what I saw when I looked at it. I never saw the root as wood but instead saw bone. more →
Beware, straight photographers. Machines can now do what you do as well as, perhaps better than, you can. What will you do to keep yourselves—and photography—fresh and relevant? more →
I strive to take them out of their creative comfort zone to provide photographic challenges at unexpected, often anonymous, locations. I passionately believe that we only thrive and grow artistically if we’re challenged. more →
The hero has become overwhelmed and is nowhere to be found. Perhaps the hero has left his superhero outfit for someone else to try to take on his burden. Only time will tell if someone will don the outfit again. more →
I have always felt that infra-red images would show Dartmoor’s moody Tors to their best advantage and provide the viewer with my interpretation of ‘Wild Dartmoor’ - on both high and low moors. more →
Childlike curiosity and exploration are key drivers of my photography. These four images are part of my photo montage series, which focuses on an explore, experiment, and play approach to crafting images. more →
Basaltic rock, shales and sandstone feature heavily along this coastline. The sedimentary rocks are made up of many layers laid down over millennia. more →
As he started making images, he was drawn to the awe-inspiring grand scenes he found in such places as Yosemite National Park’s “Tunnel View” and other expansive geologic formations found at many of the incredible U.S. National Parks. more →
Bidean nam Bian, or 'the pinnacle of the mountains' when translated from Gaelic, rewards a leisurely and prolonged exploration. To walk amongst it's mountain sanctuaries, crystal rivers and challenging crags can provide a lifetime of memorable experiences. more →
I've always been drawn to different schools of interpreting a natural world outside of the boundaries of photography, whether it is rock art, whether it is painting schools ranging from impressionism to expressionism. more →
I first came across Frans Lanting's work some decades ago and was immediately struck by his emotive wildlife photography and beautiful aerial images. Many of these have stayed in my memory, so it is a real pleasure to read more about the man behind the camera and his approach. He's more [...]
Francesco, wonderful bit of history. I remember Barbizon well. It still remains a small charming village far from noise of Paris. Your wonderful photos remind me of the walks I took while I was living there more than 10 year ago. Thanks.
Hi Kathy, I fully agree with that, voting green can make a big difference! I didn't mention it in the article, because I wanted to focus on the things that are specific for landscape photographers. There are of course many other things one can do for the planet like avoiding single [...]
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I first came across Frans Lanting's work some decades ago and was immediately struck by his emotive wildlife photography and beautiful aerial images. Many of these have stayed in my memory, so it is a real pleasure to read more about the man behind the camera and his approach. He's more [...]
- Adam Pierzchala, 10:18 7th Oct
on Past masters and expressive photography
Francesco, wonderful bit of history. I remember Barbizon well. It still remains a small charming village far from noise of Paris. Your wonderful photos remind me of the walks I took while I was living there more than 10 year ago. Thanks.
- Dipak Chowdhury, 04:48 27th Sepon 7 ways to reduce our environmental impact as landscape photographers
Hi Kathy, I fully agree with that, voting green can make a big difference! I didn't mention it in the article, because I wanted to focus on the things that are specific for landscape photographers. There are of course many other things one can do for the planet like avoiding single [...]
- Theo Bosboom, 17:12 24th Sep