Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. Rural landscape photography focuses on photographing outdoor areas which are not densely populated, and have been left relatively untouched by humans. These photographs often include trees and greenery, wildlife, and different outdoor environments.
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ansel Adams ( 1902 – 1984 ) was an American landscape photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white images of the American West. Adams’s first photographs were published in 1921, and Best’s Studio began selling his Yosemite prints the next year. His early photos already showed careful composition and sensitivity to tonal balance. In letters and cards to family, he wrote of having dared to climb to the best viewpoints and to brave the worst elements. Between 1929 and 1942, Adams’s work matured, and he became more established. The 1930s were a particularly experimental and productive time for him. He expanded the technical range of his works, emphasizing detailed close-ups as well as large forms, from mountains to factories.
Nadav Kander ( 1961 – ) is a London-based photographer, artist and director, known for his portraiture and landscapes. Kander is best known for his Yangtze – The Long River series, for which he earned the Prix Pictet Prize. Kander never photographed further than twenty miles from the river itself. He was named International Photographer of the Year at the 7th Annual Lucie Awards in 2009 and has also received awards from Art Director’s Club and IPA in the USA, from the D&AD and the John Kobal Foundation in the UK and Epica in Europe.
