‘The very nature of Romanticism is rather uncontrollable and unpredictable. At other times its quiet and sensual power manifests into beautiful and stunning images.’
Romanticism placed particular emphasis on emotion, horror, awe, terror and apprehension. Emotion and feeling were central not only to the creation of the work, but also in how it should be read – meaning that the photograph provokes the viewer to feel a certain way, which makes the image create a bigger impact on the viewer.
This is an example of romanticism in landscape photography because the bright colors and misty flow of the water, along with the dark, stormy clouds creates a powerful atmosphere which provokes the viewer to feel a certain way.
Romanticism in landscapes is also found in other art forms such as paintings:
