A Thousand Words
We may be visual artists, but surely, we cannot deny the power of words. Indeed, photographers who treat words carelessly run the risk of doing their images a grave disservice. more
Issue 181 PDF
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Extreme Scotland by Nadir Khan
Nadir Khan, who you can read about in this issues Featured Photographer, specialises in photographing this interaction between the most intense of these individuals and our fabulous Scottish landscape. more
My Favourite Image
Waterproofs on, tripods in hand we set off, there were areas where we would stop, wander off and then meet up again, both working independently, getting lost in our own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature is from subscribers: Beatrice Moltani, Dibs McCallum, Paul Hetzel & Steve Gledhill. more
Nadir Khan
Nadir Khan may be no stranger to our readers as he's had some previous successes in the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition with an image of two snowboarders "Hunting the Pow". more
Spirit of Place
I believe that landscape photographers should develop a more holistic, interdisciplinary approach in their technique. more
Photographic Pedagogy
Beyond any subject taught in any class, I believe that it is also the duty of any teacher to instil in students critical thinking skills, creativity being just one. more
The Fractal Factor
The physiological resonance that happens when the fractal structure of our bodies and the search patterns of our eyes match up with the fractals in front of them explains why we might experience such a high degree of stress-relief when looking at natural things, whether in real life or in images. more
Colin Prior – The Journey so Far
Colin Prior is known worldwide for his panoramic images of the majestic mountains of Scotland. Joe Cornish talked with Colin about the experiences making these images and about the other projects that have captivated him since. more
A Fluid Landscape
The title of the book describes the unique landscape of the Somerset Levels and in recent years this land, damaged by drainage, agriculture and intense peat extraction has, through various means been returned to marsh. more
Issue 180 PDF
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End frame: Scots pines silhouetted at sunrise, Loch Maree, Scotland by Peter Cairns
For me, this photo symbolizes the message that Peter Cairns wants to convey with his book and his lectures (more on this later): Nature in Scotland is still beautiful, but has been considerably stripped down. more
Subscribers 4×4 Portfolios
This issue our 4x4 landscape photography portfolio feature is from subscribers: Kieran Metcalfe, Luke Dell, Tim Prebble & Waldemar Matusik more
Graduated ND Filter Sharpness and Flare – Part Three
The issue of sharpness and filters comes up regularly in forums and the general consensus seems to be that any filter affects sharpness a bit and poorer glass filters can be worse. more

