The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography, 2nd
Edition teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak
experiences--moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense
of wonder and awe--into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck
emotion in their viewers.
Author Glenn Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and
whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime
shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills
from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and
craft behind creating stunning landscape photographs.
This fully updated edition of the best-selling first edition includes
nearly all new imagery throughout the book, as well as a new first
chapter, "Photographic Essentials," to help beginners to landscape
photography get up to speed quickly. Additionally, this second edition
takes into account how Randall's techniques have changed and evolved
since the first edition published--from photographic practices to how he
uses smart phones and apps as important and powerful tools for landscape
photography.
After discussing photographic essentials, Randall focuses on the art of
landscape photography. He describes his three-step process for composing
a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that
begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores
the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires
understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and
psychology. These concepts include:
With some practice and by applying the techniques that Randall teaches
you, you will soon be ready to master the finer nuances of creating
magnificent landscape photographs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Photographic Essentials
Chapter 2: Landscape Photography Looks So Easy
Chapter 3: In Search of Extraordinary Landscapes
Chapter 4: Visualization
Chapter 5: The Art and Science of Light
Chapter 6: The Art and Science of Composing Compelling Images
Chapter 7: The Perfect Exposure
Chapter 8: Digital Capture and Processing of High-Contrast Scenes
Chapter 9: Take a Walk on the Wide Side
Chapter 10: The Landscape at Night
Chapter 11: The Psychology of the Compelling Landscape
Index
