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"In Focus" challenges photographers to see creatively, not just technically, in Ed Schlotzhauer's thoughtful exploration.

Ed Schlotzhauer

Ed Schlotzhauer: Bringing the Everyday into "In Focus"
We're happy to welcome Ed Schlotzhauer to Luminous Landscape with his article "In Focus". Ed, a Colorado-based fine art photographer, brings a fresh perspective to photography that we think you'll enjoy.
Ed's journey in photography is marked by self-taught exploration and constant experimentation. His background in engineering lends a unique analytical approach to his artistic process, resulting in thought-provoking images that challenge how we see the world around us.
In this piece, Ed shares his insights on seeing and capturing images. His ideas might give you some new things to consider next time you're out shooting. Enjoy the read and happy focusing!

Ed Schlotzhauer

Focus, as an optical phenomenon, is unique to photography. But when we consider being in focus, there are other considerations besides the obvious optical one.
Focus is unique to photography
I had never considered this consciously, but it is only...

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Photography and writing have been my creative outlet for many years. I am captivated by the endless creative possibilities and want to explore them.
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