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The Art of Landscape Photography is an expert guide to the theories, techniques, and artistry of composition and how it can be used to create beautiful and engaging landscape images.
In this visually stunning and highly informative book, two of the UK’s leading photographers, Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, investigate widely accepted theories on composition and what appeals to our sense of beauty. They also put the principles into practice, using their own images to illustrate the points. Technique is discussed, but the emphasis is firmly on how it affects the aesthetics of an image. This book is aimed at those who have grasped the fundamental technical aspects of photography and are keen to expand your artistic understanding.
The principles of composition to convey meaning and emotion are at the heart and soul of landscape photography. This title tackles the art of composition in great depth, emphasizing how technique can impact on the aesthetics of an image.
Key points:
- Written by two of the UK’s leading landscape photographers
- Expert advice on equipment, shooting technique, and processing
- Guidance on shooting in different types of landscape and how to use light creatively
- Examination of formal styles and how to develop a personal style
"With its practical advice delivered concisely, and supported by excellent imagery, the updated book will satisfy keen photographers - and it offers an abundance of good learning with all the quality advice inside, it is very good value"—Will Cheung, Photography News
For the original edition:
"The success of this book is down to the authors' insightful look at mastering the aesthetics of landscape photography and revealing how to create images that go beyond being purely representational. Consisting of nine thoughtfully written chapters, beautifully reproduced images and engaging design. The Art of Landscape Photography is a wonderful guide to the essential elements needed to produce artful images."—Outdoor Photography
"It's a refreshing read, with comparative examples showing how minor changes in composition and approach can have a pronounced effect on the emotional impact of your scenics. Make sure you give it a look."—Advanced Photographer
Ross Hoddinott is an award-winning professional outdoor photographer and writer. His intimate, striking imagery can be seen in many publications, including Wild Planet magazine and Digital SLR Photography. Ross’s previous titles include The Digital Exposure Handbook and The Landscape Photography Workshop. Twitter/Instagram @rosshoddinott
Introduction 8
Chapter One: Equipment 10
Camera formats 12
Lenses 16
Camera supports 21
Filters 24
Other Essentials 30
Chapter Two: Shooting Technique 32
Exposure 34
Depth of field 38
Hyperfocal distance 42
Diffraction 46
Colour theory 48
Chapter Three: Balance 52
Visual balance 54
Placing the main subject 56
The rule of thirds 58
The Golden Section 60
Alternative methods for organizing the frame 64
Symmetry 66
The rule of odds 68
Camera orientation 70
Chapter Four: Depth and Perspective 72
Linear perspective 74
The vanishing point 76
Foreground interest 78
Tilt and shift 82
Light in defining depth 86
Visual separation 88
Other tips and tricks 90
Chapter Five: The Geometry of Composition 92
Lines 94
Corners and ‘pointers’ 98
Shapes 100
Layers and planes 102
Movement and flow 104
Motion 106
Chapter Six: Light 108
Direction of light 110
Quality of light 112
Seasons 114
Shooting in poor light 116
Low-light photography 118
Thinking in black and white 122
Silhouettes 124
Spot lighting 126
Chapter Seven: Types of Landscape 128
Coastal cliff tops 130
Shoreline 132
Hills and mountains 134
Woodland interiors 136
Rivers, streams and waterfalls 138
Lakes and reflections 140
The miniature landscape 142
Chapter Eight: Processing 144
Software 146
Cropping 148
Local enhancements 150
Focus stacking 154
Panoramic stitching 156
Exposure blending 158
Converting to black and white 160
Chapter Nine: Developing a Personal Style 162
Traditional composition 164
Minimalism 166
Impressionism 168
Abstract 170
Defining your style 172
Analyzing the author’s personal style: Mark Bauer 176
Analyzing the author’s personal style: Ross Hoddinott 178
Technical details 180
Useful websites and downloads 185
Glossary 186
About the authors 188
Index 189