


Thomas Joshua Cooper
Thomas talks about the making and assembly of a thematic body of work that developed out of the act of visually and pictorially mapping the cardinal extremes. more

The Importance of Self-Critique
Learning to self-critique requires confidence in one’s own work as well as self-knowledge. We must be confident enough in our abilities and vision to not fear failure. more

Into the White Sands
The place kept beckoning me to travel farther and farther into the dunes and the process was very metaphysical in a way. more

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End frame: Lochan Na Staigne, Clach Leathad, Meall a Bhuiridh by Joe Cornish
This is a piece of art that opens up so many emotions. it uplifts whilst creating a sense of pathos, and is restful and energising at the same time as well as being dramatic and simple. more

Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature is from subscribers: Dan Montesi, Kerry Gordon, Lucy Littleton & David Fanning more

Jon Gibbs
Tim spoke to Jon Gibbs for our Featured Photographer spot back in March 2013. Jon was the very first winner of Take A View’s UK Landscape Photographer of the Year competition in 2007 more

On the physics of caustic light in water
I like to make images of water in its various forms, but particularly the interaction of light and flowing water in streams and rivers. The attraction in making many of these images is often the points and lines of concentrated light that make the surface sparkle more

Role of landscape photography in the art world
Despite all the logical explanations for the absence of landscape photography in this particular location, my lingering disappointment made me ponder the role of landscape photography in art more

Sandra Bartocha
Sandra was the 2nd speaker at this year's Meeting of Minds conference in Penrith. Sandra talked about the idea that photography is all about conveying the mood and sense of a place to an audience. more

The Difference
People who see a photograph and later visit the place where the photograph was made, expecting to see this place as it appears in the photograph, and instead finding it different, may feel “cheated". more

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In the Dreamtime by Nicki Gwynn-Jones
Being as she has only lived on the island for a couple of years, she has produced some fantastic work and this particular book, printed on Orkney as well, focuses on the flowers and grasses on this windswept land. more

Island by Hans Strand
I know I’m a critical viewer though and a few people have been impressed with the publication when they’ve dropped by and if you’re a big Hans Strand fan (with equally big pockets and arms) then this is probably a must buy. more

Photographing Snowdonia Mountains by Nick Livesey
After an excellent start to the book showing the safety, accessibility and local knowledge aspects of walking in the mountains (i.e. Where to get a good breakfast!) the book’s core content is a series of high-level mountain walks, with viewpoints selected along the way. more