Black and white landscapes
Well long time no see, hope you are all keeping well in these difficult times.
The last few years has seen my photography diminish somewhat, not that it’s stood still just evolved.
My life has changed out of all recognition (for the better) so hopefully no more bleak composites.
I have been doing a project that will continue, however that is something I won’t post until I’m happy with where the project is going.
The reason for the post, is I’m moving back to my first love in photography, black and white landscapes. But I’m looking for inspiration. I think I know (and captured) many of the iconic locations. Now I want to set myself a challenge try and find other locations, that allow for either a freer style (hand held) or extreme long exposures. (Would be great to explore both styles at the same location)
I’d be interested to see work of anyone that is producing similar or ideas of locations anywhere in the uk. Any ideas most welcome.
The last few years has seen my photography diminish somewhat, not that it’s stood still just evolved.
My life has changed out of all recognition (for the better) so hopefully no more bleak composites.
I have been doing a project that will continue, however that is something I won’t post until I’m happy with where the project is going.
The reason for the post, is I’m moving back to my first love in photography, black and white landscapes. But I’m looking for inspiration. I think I know (and captured) many of the iconic locations. Now I want to set myself a challenge try and find other locations, that allow for either a freer style (hand held) or extreme long exposures. (Would be great to explore both styles at the same location)
I’d be interested to see work of anyone that is producing similar or ideas of locations anywhere in the uk. Any ideas most welcome.
This time of year should be great for lakes and snow capped hills/mountains in Cumbria, Snowdonia or the Scottish Highlands. Closer to home you might readily find ploughed fields with winter trees bordering (or ideally in the field). Best of Luck!
Dave
Dave
Good to see you have surfaced again, Nick, and although I always loved your composites, it is also good to hear that you have found your way back to another genre you love.
Afraid I can't help with UK loations, but if you ever wake up one day in Norway, then I'd be more than happy to help.
Afraid I can't help with UK loations, but if you ever wake up one day in Norway, then I'd be more than happy to help.
Have you ever come across Fiona Larkins Nick?
Lots of selfies in landscape settings as well, all very atmospheric, brilliant stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3C6Ov07Ees&ab_channel=SeanTucker
https://www.instagram.com/fiona_lark/?hl=en
Lots of selfies in landscape settings as well, all very atmospheric, brilliant stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3C6Ov07Ees&ab_channel=SeanTucker
https://www.instagram.com/fiona_lark/?hl=en
Re. processing (which you haven't asked about) Robin Whalley uses Lightroom to process the colour image and then goes into Silver Efex which is brilliant for local enhancements. My point - you don't need to go anywhere that special to produce fantastic b+w landscapes.
Fred
https://youtu.be/AYz77jqnHDg
Fred
https://youtu.be/AYz77jqnHDg
Quote:Some of those are a bit special Paul, and it has given me a few ideas thank you 😊
I agree - not seen her work before, so many thanks for the links, Paul.
Steve O'Nions likes very gritty black and white landscapes and often uses film.
https://youtu.be/1Pv3eHchmPI
Mean and moody!
https://youtu.be/1Pv3eHchmPI
Mean and moody!
Hi Nick,
Wistmans wood Dartmoor looks good for a b+w landscape bucket list. Below is Neil Burnell's take in monochrome green.
https://youtu.be/5KeJ2QeGKh8
With such a complex, mist would appear to be absolutely essential, to get a good composition there.
(Anyone going there - take care with ones footing amongst the rocks).
Fred
Wistmans wood Dartmoor looks good for a b+w landscape bucket list. Below is Neil Burnell's take in monochrome green.
https://youtu.be/5KeJ2QeGKh8
With such a complex, mist would appear to be absolutely essential, to get a good composition there.
(Anyone going there - take care with ones footing amongst the rocks).
Fred
I've always liked Don Mccullin's landscapes - Amazon Link to Book
