Landscape photography, lets travel light

For those new to landscape photography there is often a temptation to look upon equipment as a vital component in the belief that it will automatically produce better images. Whilst this may be true to some degree buying an expensive new camera or lens will not guarantee that you become a better photographer, far better to learn learn good landscape photography technique and hone your image processing skills to get the very best from the kit you have.

Indeed, I would only advise buying kit when absolutely necessary and then only buy the very best equipment that you can afford. It is far better to wait a while than rush in only to regret the decision some time in the future, this is particularly true of lenses.

Landscape photography – Top Ten Tips

Landscape Photography

In this article I will present the approach I take when planning a landscape photography field trip. I will describe each stage from initial preparation to the final image. Some may be obvious, some less so.

1. Preparation Generally

I start by selecting a suitable landscape photography location, (if this is a new area I like to study maps, guide books and normally contact the local Tourist Information Centres for leaflets, etc). I then use the 1:25000 Ordnance Survey map covering the proposed landscape photography location to target a particular area. I check sunrise / sunset times and the suns position at sunrise, midday and sunset to decide when is the best time of day to be there. Also, if applicable, refer to the local tide table. It is always a good idea to inform someone of your intended landscape photography trip route, destination and time frame. Record the Grid Reference for future use.

Vibrant colours – Abstract Photography

Although it has been some time since our last trip to Turkey I came across this small collection of images whilst I was looking for something else. The lasting memories for me when visiting this thriving market was the smell of spices, the noise and the fantastic vibrant colours.

I took this set of purely abstract images to capture and portray just some of these vibrant colours.

Yes these images of vibrant colours could have been taken almost anywhere. To me that is not the point. It is one of the joys of photography that our images are not only visual but act as a catalyst, jogging our memories into recalling our emotions along with the other things that were happening at the time of taking the shot.

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”

Maya Angelou (American Poet – born 1928)

Books for Creativity and Inspiration

When creativity and inspiration ebb away I re-visit a selection of my favourite books for creativity that I have acquired and read over the years. I find it helps to dip in and try to re-energise and re-connect with my creativity and inspiration.

Are your creative juices running low? Looking for creativity and inspiration but not sure where to start?

Happy New Year 2012

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2012 to all our customers, friends, readers and subscribers. Lets hope it’s going to be a good year for everyone.