Landscape Photographer - Adrian Hollister

Biography:

The reflection, tones and lighting in this image are stunning capturing that early morning crispness and almost a symmetry to the image through a one point perspective to the warmth of the morning sun.

The title of his web site 'Mostly Landscapes' gives a clear indication of what Adrian's main interest is. He works to promote this area of photography by self publishing desk diaries and books o some of his stunning images. 

He believes that “There are few things on earth more exhilarating than watching the light transform the landscape in the hours before and after sunrise and sunset.” 

Adrian has been a finalist in the “Landscape Photographer of the Year” competition and has had many of his images published through a range of media.

He uses mainly digital photography but has also bee known to use older cameras to take his images.

Landscape Photographer - Joe Cornish

Biography

Born in Exeter in 1958 Joe studied art at Reading University, after University he completed 2yrs assisting studio and car photographers which put him in good stead to continue into mainstream commercial photography.

Ansel Adams is Joe's hero, having built his reputation as a landscape photographer by working in Yosemite Valley as a warden for eight years.


His time in London during his 2yrs as an assistant were a necessary phase in his photographic apprenticeship, but would not provide the knowledge and skill required to take on landscapes.
Taking on a number of different assignments in a number of different countries the opportunity to shoot a range of landscapes became easily accessible.


Having settled in Yorkshire this region amongst other in the UK have been a great source of inspiration for what s today one of the greatest landscape photographers of our time, focusing particularly on coastal landscapes.


Joe has been involved in a number of well known books such as Land & Light along with other photographers such as Charlie Waite and regularly writes for magazines such as Outdoor Photography and Amateur Photographer.


Joe now sells his images as cards and calendars through Joe Cornish Galleries, as well as a range of limited edition prints and two galleries exhibiting and featuring the works of other photographers.

Images that inspire me....

It is difficult to obtain whether this image is made up of stones or wood with the lines giving pattern to the composition, as well as adding tones of colour and bringing out the detail in the focal point of the image.

This shot is great the way the sand and the water adds pattern to the composition while the shells are the focal point of the shot adding colour to the image.

This image is not the most interesting in my opinion however it is the techniques used that are interesting where a slow shutter speed has been used to gain the effect of the water almost jumping over the rocks in the water, also the perspective at which the shot has been taken giving a sense of height through the branches of the trees.

Again in my opinion not the greatest shot but a reasonable composition here, the detail of the fern being the focal point while the other foliage adds texture to the shot.

This image really draws your eye to the horizon while the tones of colour are subtle, so as not to distract the eye.  The smaller chips of stone add texture to the foreground while the larger stones add interest.

Landscape Photographer - Charlie Waite

Biography

Born in 1949, Charlie Waite spent the first 10yrs of his professional career in TV and theatre becoming increasingly interested in lighting and design.  For the last 25yrs Charlie has taken this experience and knowledge of how light works and captured it and its affect on landscapes, taking inspiring photos that having been exhibited around the world.

Below are some of the images that inspire me....

The colours in this shot are so vibrant the heads of the poppies almost add a texture and the perspective of the image leads the eye down the slope towards the horizon. The focal point here is clearly the poppies and not so much the mountain in the horizon as the poppies take up the majority of this composition.

It is interesting how this image is segmented into thirds all the way into the distance and the lines draw your eye into the horizon, the colours are also so vibrant, it really represents the time of year.

The darkness of this shot draws the eye to where the light begins on the water and the path the water creates through the composition of this shot take the eye to the horizon.  It is clear how this shot has been composed using the rule of thirds and how the grass and boulders are there to add texture to the image.

I love how this shot has an ere of mystery and spookiness and how the monochrome tones draw the eye to the focal point of the composition, the house. I like how the tones of colour show the texture in the trees and surrounding grasses while the darker tones portray the emptiness of the house.

The lines in this image are great and the tones in the monochrome draw the eye into the tranquility of this composition, also showing excellent detail and adding texture to the clouds in the upper third with the reflection on the water adding interest in the centre of the image while the boat remains the central point of focus.

This image inspired me because of the romance it has, the railings give shape to the composition while the tones of the composition and the elements Waite has chosen to show in this image take the viewer straight to somewhere like Venice which enables the viewer to indulge and use there imagination.

The centrepiece of this shot and the focal point the stairs draws the eye upwards and also gives character to the property that is likely to sit at the top, like other monochrome shots by Waite the tones have a lot of depth in this shot adding mystery along with a regal feel to the imposing staircase.

Again a simple image by Waite most likely as part of a reportage type photography giving an impression of the place the shot has been taken with the wheelbarrow being the focal point of the shot which also adds depth to the tones within the composition, while the arched doorway frames the object as the main point of the image.

It is often said that the best shots are taken either during sunrise or sunset which is very true when looking at this  image.   The breaking light through the clouds enhances the one point perspective of this shot while the crashing waves add texture to the composition.

This composition uses the rocks to add texture while a slow shutter speed has been used to give a more smooth feel to the movement of the waves.  The shot is lit brilliantly by the last light of the day peaking from the clouds in the distance.

A simple shot clearly using the rule of thirds horizontally, taken in bright day light enhancing the vibrant colours of the composition.

The horizon line in this composition almost splits the shot in two while the rock jutting out of the water depicts the central and focal point of the horizon. The waves crashing with the rocks adds texture while the clouds add patterns to the shot.