The Art of Landscape Photography

Showcases the principles of composition and aesthetic design, with numerous examples to illustrate the compositional points being discussed

There are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth. This guide assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics—such as correct exposure, filtration, and sharpness—and concentrates on the "heart and soul" of landscape photography: the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. While technique will not be ignored, the emphasis will be on how it impacts on the aesthetics of the image—for example, using filtration to enhance the mood of a scene rather than simply to balance the extremes of contrast. Because of the nature of the subject matter, this is very much a picture-led book, with numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed. At the back of the book there will be thumbnails of all the pictures used, with a summary of the technical details—camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, filtration—to ensure that those who crave technical information are not disappointed.

Mark Bauer is a regular contributor to photographic press, currently writing forDigital SLR magazine, Photography Monthly and Landscape Photography. He has written three books and is also a multi-award winner in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.Ross Hoddinott is a regular contributor to a number of magazines, includingOutdoor Photography and Digital SLR Photography. He has enjoyed multiple successes in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and in 2008 was on the judging panel. In 2009, Ross was named British Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the annual BWPA awards. Ross is the author of five photography books.