Landscape photography

Abstract

The true words of the expressionist landscape photographer, Yuan Li, "no image can be recorded in exactly the same way" (Li, 1989), is just what landscape photography is all about. What makes it so unique is the fact knowing that what you see at that particular moment when triggering the shutter of the camera, will never in time be the same again. Therefore, every landscape image is unique in its own way. Many amateur photographers do not succeed in making the image striking , most of the time it is as if there is a lack of something in the image, something that wili make the image stand out. When composing a landscape photograph the photographer must try to create a certain feeling towards the viewer that will attract his eyes and interest. Something that will make the viewer want to come back and look at the image again. That is what the photographer must try to succeed in when taking landscape photographs. This can be achieved by making use of the very basic rules when taking the photograph. Making sure the composition is right, depth of field is as acquired and focusing is perfect. These are just the very basics of what to look for when taking a landscape photograph.