Camera Craft: Landscapes

Landscapes are by no means the easiest subject in which to achieve great results. What looks wonderful at midday may be unimpressive at dusk and what looks ordinary through the lens may become stunning using a special technique. The variables are myriad and this text helps you understand the key elements for taking that memorable landscape photograph. Camera, lens, films and accessories all play their role but so does choosing the right time of day, finding just the right view point and deciding whether to shoot in black and white or colour. By looking at and discussing some really great landscape photographs, the author helps you think through the important decisions needed before taking the picture. He also adds short pieces of advice to make it easier for the reader to get results quickly.