- Landscape photography has its roots in landscape painting. Landscape painting became popular in the 18th century after the initial colonization of the American territories. Presented with such natural abundance, painters began to paint landscapes as the focal point of an artwork, rather than a mere background. After the camera was invented, photographers used various techniques to make their photographs look more like paintings. In 1889, the naturalism movement began, emphasizing moving away from painted images and recognizing photography as an independent art form.
- Landscape photography focuses on the natural world. Anything that is a part of the environment can be considered an apt subject for landscape photography. Whether its a shadow of a cloud on a green pasture or the expansive depths of the Grand canyon, landscape photography relies on an interesting perspective and a balanced composition to make it stand out.
- Ansel Adams is probably the most recognizable figure in landscape photography, known for his innovative and brilliant black-and-white photos set mainly in the southwest region of the U.S. Marc Adamus is a modern landscape photographer with a lush, colorful style. Marc been published numerous times in National Geographic, Outdoor Photography and Popular Photography magazines, among others.
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