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Throughout the years, landscapes have vastly presented themselves as splendid opportunities to be missed by me; yet, I indulge my eyes with a dollop of landscape imagery once in a while. For this week’s visual treat, Diane took the long-shot and asked for emotion in landscape!
And as you’ll notice right away while scrolling down, landscapes aren’t fixed to wide-angle crispy clean images. Using fixed telephoto lenses from 50mm and beyond triggers the photographic imagination into looking for unexpected angles and frames. Consider such tight compositions in the wild as ready-made abstract images to be grabbed as you roam.
Now, for the other way around; wide-angle views require extreme levels of control. From sturdy support —achieved via tripod, monopod or others to scouting, generous compositions demand meticulous planning before they occur. Do mind that if you feel inspired and who knows, even triggered to share some of your takes on emotion in landscapes with us.
Before diving in, remember this is part of a series on storytelling in a single frame; but is also part of an even larger effort to make this world a more literate place in terms of visual data and language.
Photo of the Week
This beautiful shot was posted on the emotion in landscape challenge. True, it qualifies better as a street image rather than something related with landscape, but there’s a huge difference between “emotion in landscape” and “emotional landscapes”. Because one can find emotion within a given context, this visual piece works both-ways.
Congrats Patrick, thanks for sharing such a high quality photograph with us!
Belfast city hall Lawns
Black and white are the colors of photography. To me, they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected – Robert Frank
Weekly Photography Challenge Digest
Thanks again to Diane and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!
BLIZZARD
Lost in the windswept sand dunes!
Sadness
The road less traveled
Abandoned
Sunset at Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona.
For contributing, check out the original challenge post!
A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community
Patrick went full minimal and captured one of the most innovative takes on street photography I’ve seen in a while!
Stripped Back To The Essentials
And speaking of you mate, don’t forget checking out the mono edits started by the master himself:
Steve enjoys the quiet moments before the action, and took these right-on-spot storytelling frames!
And last but definitely not least, have you met David Clare? Swing by and say hi, thanks Dahlia for retaking this series focused on our talented community!
Don’t forget to check the photo contest winners for the Essence of Movement which will be published soon; and remember, this month’s photo contest is now open for entries. The theme revolves on “Storytelling in a Single Frame“. Submit your photos for a chance to win $250 and please don’t forget voting as well. Last but not least, keep an eye out for the Members Picks — the instructions are pretty straightforward:
Members reference what you might consider a five star photo. Give a call out to the photographer and share their photo even if it lies in the Shark Tank and feel free to give a Critique on why it trips your Trigger. Be sure to mention the photographer and the Thread you saw it in.
And if you want to make out the most of your Light Stalking user account, make sure to check the latest posts. Also, don’t forget to swim the Mobile Monday Challenge! Last but not least, Check out the current reading throwdown, it has some nice insights and recommendations!
We’d Love To Hear Your Thoughts
Our Feedback Forum is a fine place for all those people wanting to grow fast as photographers. Here, you’ll get your work reviewed by well-intended photographers, but you’ll also have the chance of commenting on the work of others. We believe in the power of feedback, and here are the latest shots shared in the pool:
The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and to discuss, but please read the instructions in order to get a better experience. Share your comments, opinions and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Remember all comments are given to the photographs; not the photographers. Also, don’t forget to participate in our upcoming challenge!
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