Capturing the beauty of a landscape in a photograph may seem simple, but it rarely is. However enduring the landscape itself may be, presenting it in a visually compelling way remains challenging. What does it take to create an image that truly holds the viewer’s attention? That is where composition comes in.
Successful photography depends on good composition, which is often referred to rule of thirds. But composition encompasses so much more than this rule. This involves considerations such as the layout of the space, the arrangement of visual elements, lines, balance and guiding the viewer's eye through the photo.
This book takes you on an engaging journey through the world of composition. The author examines the origins of different compositional rules and their historical context.
How can you apply those rules in your own photography? Which approaches help you discover the strongest composition? How do you turn a landscape scene into a compelling photograph? This book answers these questions and more. By seeing everything in the landscape as a shape, you gain greater control over how its essence is represented.
By following the insights in this book, you will:
- Understand how to choose the most attractive composition for the landscape you are photographing.
- Learn how to adjust the relative positioning of the visual elements in the landscape to achieve the most aesthetic distribution of space.
- Use your knowledge of composition techniques to transform any landscape into a striking photograph.
Useful to know: after purchasing the book you will receive free access to the web version.
Also read our preview of Chapter 3: Basic compositional forms, in which the nine basic compositional forms are discussed.
Nando Harmsen
Nando Harmsen has been taking photographs since he was ten and turned his hobby into his job. He photographed parties, weddings, fashion shows and concerts. His own style in the field of concert photography, landscape photography and wedding photography has led to many publications and exhibitions both at home and abroad.
Nature photography is his greatest passion. He enjoys roaming the woods behind his home and photographing everything from landscapes, birds, and deer to mushrooms and cattle in the fields.
Composition in landscape photography — Nando Harmsen
Pages: 248
Price: €35.99
Publisher: VanDuuren Media. Language: Dutch. This article refers to the Dutch-language edition.
