Part II – Some Defining Characteristics of Fine Art Nature Photographs In Part II, I am sharing what I personally look for in a finished nature photograph that can reasonably be described as fine art. Control Over the Artist’s Medium There is no substitute for mastering one’s craft. This is true in all art disciplines. Artworks may be created as personal … [Read more...]
Regarding Fine Art Nature Photography – Part Three
Part III – The Process for Creating Fine Art Images of Nature Making a sustained effort to study the principles of fine art and understand art history and traditions is a major commitment made easier by the abundance of information on this subject. Understanding how experienced artists develop ideas and concepts, and then translate that to photography sessions is another … [Read more...]
Regarding Fine Art Nature Photography
This three-part article is not intended to be a definitive treatment of what constitutes fine art nature photography. Most likely, that argument will continue to rage for at least another hundred years. Like most long-time photographers, I have identified and followed specific operating principles for each stage of the creative process as it relates to photography. The three … [Read more...]
Full Measure – The Key to Impactful Images
Monument Valley: A Special Place If you are an outdoor photographer whose passion drives you to: Travel to many locations seeking to capture and create striking images Spend much of your time thinking about the next photo-outing When not thinking of trips, think about new equipment that will enable better images Make at least 2000 exposures a year Wonder how … [Read more...]
Put Life In Your Landscapes
Exactly eight years ago, I was driving back from a business meeting in Steamboat Springs, CO and began to take notice of a number of pastoral scenes with ranch horses grazing in lush green pastures. Pretty, I thought, but not compelling enough for me to stop. I kept driving, and the green Colorado pastures turned to the dry reddish high desert of Southern Utah. Just outside of … [Read more...]
