When it comes to photography, I know where my heart belongs. In fine art, still life or portraiture. Though in the last year, I have been trying harder to get more landscapes in my portfolio. And I must admit, it ain’t easy for me. I just don’t “see” it. Each and every landscape photo I take is a challenge, and not often am I satisfied with them. A fine art composition talks to me, a portrait speaks to my soul. A landscape? I’m still trying to figure out what it brings to me.
Unless I add an artistic twist to the image, most of the time these images leave me feeling empty. I feel like most of the time, I’m just snapping away, without a purpose… Even though I have the most beautiful scenery in front of me… I try to convince myself that the light is indeed the same light, that the composition rules remain the same, and given that, I should be able to capture, one, only one landscape, that I would be proud of. But it’s still a work in progress. I’m not giving up! I will, one day, get that perfect shot! In the meantime, I’m sharing my attempts, my steps, my learning curve in “traditional” landscape imagery…
This post is part of a blog circle, please go next to my friend Kay’s blog…
Wow! All of these images are so very beautiful and I do believe you have an eye for landscape photography. I do understand what you mean though…I struggle as well. I think you did wonderfully. Do share what you are learning. I’d love to learn from you. xoxo, Kristi