Light,Land,Life&Magic

by Miles Hecker
Publishers Note: This is an old article by Miles.  Many or all the links most likely don't work.  Miles passed away a few years ago and his site has gone away.  Please enjoy the article as is.  Thank You - Kevin Raber

Fine Art Landscape Photography
Art has been defined simply as the production,according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. Fine art photography therefore, is the creation of photographs which are beautiful beyond the ordinary.
I have spent the last sixteen or so years, trying to create fine art landscape photographs. Although many of these photos have had commercial value, my primary reason for their creation has been the expression of my aesthetic view of the physical world which I inhabit. I have attained, at least by my standards, pleasing results.

At the same time, I have also taught classes in digital photography at the college level. These classes have been conducted prima...