The Art of Landscape Photography

After 40 years as a photographer i believe this is, by far, the best photography book on landscapes. It isn't a book on how to use a camera. That's what the manual is for. Although they do touch lightly on that. But if you want to learn all about composition, how to control light, and all the other things that make a beautiful image, then you won't go wrong buying this book. Read it, study it, and then practice the things you learn and you'll see your photography greatly improve.The key word here being practice . The photo illustrations are beautiful. Great book.

It was a good read. Rehashed a lot of standard rules. And had some new things I never considered. Its definitely worth reading. Highly recommend it.

For folks who have mastered the basics of aperture, shutter speed, and basic camera functions, this is a great "next step". One of the better books about image composition and design.

I wanted to learn more about landscape photography. This is the book to read. Not only is the information invaluable, but the authors back it up with incredible images that make you want to learn to be the best you can be. Excellent book and highly recommend it.

This has lots of good guidance and examples. Really good for beginning to intermediate photographers.

This is an excellent and lovely book that focuses on the technical but more on the artistic side of composition in photography. The key word in the title is "Art". Key chapter headings: Balance, Depth and Perspective, The Geometry of Composition, Light, Types of Landscape, Processing, Developing a Personal Style. It includes wonderful photos that illustrate their content. This is a keeper that will be read and re-read often.

Great book. Well written, easily understood, and accompanied by photos that visually express what the author is alluding to at that certain point.

this book contains images by some of the best landscape photigraphers around today. Beautiful images.

This is a fantastic contribution to the field, looking more specifically at aesthetics and what makes a good landscape photograph. I’ve had it for nine months and regularly go back to it for reference and inspiration.I think the book could be strengthen more by adding in more examples of ‘bad’ landscape photography and photos which the authors have taken which they acknowledge haven’t worked. I say this because for all of the wonderful photos in the book they would have made numerous efforts previously that they weren’t too happy with, either because of composition, conditions etc.One key piece of learning that I have come way, from this book, and through practice, is that it is valuable to note (when scouting, visiting etc) what a scene might look like at its optimum eg season, conditions, position of the sun, flora and vegetation and tidal situation for seascapes etc. Perhaps more important to spend time doing this and making a diary note for the future, rather than simply spend the time shooting and hoping to be satisfied.with what you come home with. It saves on wasted trips in the future. Similarly, when exploring a scene rather than photographing it, it helps to eliminate bad compositions, so thorough scouting and exploration is important. By this I mean “climb the rocks as little higher, walk around to the other side, follow that little path and see what’s there”. Bed to do all of this on a dull day rather than have it play on your mind when you’re there at the optimal time. Optimal conditions are rare but make all the difference to landscape photography if you have a strong composition to begin with.Great book, as is the workshop book (which is better still in my view)

I think this is one of the best photography books I have read (and I have a good collection of books to draw on). It is extremely well written, with some very good explanations of some of the more technical sides of picture making. I particularly like the emphasis on the creative side, and how to determine the mood and impact of an image, and more importantly, the emotional response from the viewer. The different 'rules of composition' are discussed clearly, with the clear implication that these are only guidelines and not to be slavishly followed.An ideal book for anyone returning to photography after a break or anyone who knows their aperture from their f number. At the current price a steal.

My husband had borrowed a friend's copy of this book and didn't want to return it. So I bought him his own copy. Great price for a very informative book.

Love this book stunning pictures only downfall was that no settings were added so u could see how the shot was taken ...

Great book I keep revisiting time and time again. Full of good information to inspire you.