Art of Landscape Photography

Hoddinott Ross

There are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth".The Art of Landscape Photography" 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.

About the Author

Ross Hoddinott is one of the UKs leading natural history and landscape photographers. He is the author of five photography books and a multi award winner. Ross has been working as a full time professional since 1997, supplying imagery and undertaking commissions for a wide range of publications and clients. Based in the South West of England, Ross is best known for his intimate close-up images of nature, and for evocative landscape photographs. He is a member of the 2020VISION photo team and co-runs Dawn 2 Dusk Photography. Ross has authored or co-authored five other books on photographic technique, including "The Landscape Photography Workshop", "The Wildlife Photography Workshop" and "Digital Macro Photography".

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