I’m delighted that I was asked by On Landscape to write this End Frame article. It's not often that you are given the chance to share your views with such a knowledgeable and passionate readership. It’s daunting to comment on a photograph made by a true master of the genre. So, thank you Simon Baxter for agreeing to this.
When I was asked to write this piece and given the freedom to choose any photograph, I chose the photographer first. more →
It is an approach that I have applied for some time and that has allowed me to start pursuing, as acclaimed American photographer Ralph Gibson puts it, a “visual signature” and to evolve the artistic outcomes I seek (and the methods by which I achieve those outcomes). more →
Above all, stay curious, walk around the next corner, over the distant hill; slow down, be patient and observe. I think all these processes have certainly helped me to keep learning and improving. more →
Calvin Chiu’s photography ultimately reflects his personal journey—a journey defined by a love for nature, a thirst for discovery, and a desire to share the world’s beauty with others. more →
The process of printing my book has been a profound learning experience. From selecting the right printer and paper to deciding on the number of copies, I discovered a wealth of information over the past few months. more →
Welcome to our 4x4 feature, which is a set of four mini landscape photography portfolios which has been submitted by David McCulloch, Henk Goossens, Terry Wier & Valentina Parente. more →
Our conversation with Eric takes us from skateboarding in North America to South Korea and a fascination with traditional Chinese painting and poetry. more →
Above all, the whole trip was an unforgettable adventure, which still gives me a big smile when I think about it. Some experiences are priceless, and in such a case, the journey itself is much more important than the destination or the results. more →
All good points, David. And you're right, the Vermillion Cliffs is a great example of this sort of thing. I love your take on photographing people in the landscape too. Good points!
Apologies for the delayed reply, Paul - I was on my honeymoon! Thank you so much for sharing your point of view and supporting mine - I really appreciate it. At times it feels like our whole world is imploding at the moment, so those rare instances of awe are a [...]
I appreciate your comment, Keith. True, there is no way to know the photographer's true intent that day. However, I can say with complete certainty that had I witnessed a similar scene I would have happily passed up capturing it in favor of simply experiencing the moment. Regardless, I'm not picking [...]
on Geotagging, Gatekeeping, and Responsible Location Sharing in Landscape Photography
All good points, David. And you're right, the Vermillion Cliffs is a great example of this sort of thing. I love your take on photographing people in the landscape too. Good points!
- Matt Payne, 17:42 11th Decon Photographing the Simple Beauty of Nature
Apologies for the delayed reply, Paul - I was on my honeymoon! Thank you so much for sharing your point of view and supporting mine - I really appreciate it. At times it feels like our whole world is imploding at the moment, so those rare instances of awe are a [...]
- Mieke Boynton, 02:35 4th Dec
on What Makes a Great Photo?
I appreciate your comment, Keith. True, there is no way to know the photographer's true intent that day. However, I can say with complete certainty that had I witnessed a similar scene I would have happily passed up capturing it in favor of simply experiencing the moment. Regardless, I'm not picking [...]
- chris murray, 22:32 29th Nov