A Photographer’s definition of a landscape

Of all the photographic themes, landscape is the oldest and various dictionary definitions exist to describe it, for example “ a wide view or vista of natural scenery” or “a picture of a piece of inland scenery.”

The latter definition is limited as a landscape in photography can include the sea, a town, and or a sky. A landscape in whatever form, may cover a small area or a much larger area of what is before the photographer. Texture and light are also important components of a successful landscape picture, the former presenting g a challenge as the shape of the land yields only to nature, not to the human hand, and the latter can require considerable patience waiting for the right light to fall in the right place.

As with all photographic themes, personal style and approach to the subject matter are important, and a unique way of presenting the scene.

November 22nd, 2006