As landscape photography is one of my main areas of interest, I am am truly excited about this week’s Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Landscape. Each day this week, I will share some of my favorite landscape shots.
Iceland Vista
After leaving Ólafsfjörður, I followed the road along the northern coast of Iceland, which is an amazingly scenic ride with many places to stop and soak in the beauty of the landscape, such as at this location.
As you can imagine, what caught my eye was the line of the road leading toward the cloud cover hanging over the fjord in the distance. The light was not ideal, but at some point, I will improve the quality of this image.
In the mean time, I hope you like it.
Technical Details
This image was shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mk III with an EF 24-105 f/4L lens (circular polarizer attached). This image was shot at 1/100 second at f/16 at 400 ISO.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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13 thoughts on “WPC – Landscape (5)”
It’s a beautiful landscape Frank. My eye was drawn to the road and then lead up to the beautiful summit.
It’s a beautiful landscape Frank. My eye was drawn to the road and then lead up to the beautiful summit.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments.
wonderful landscape and photo too! Many lines can be visible and perfect visual flow!
Thank you kindly!
Welcome Jansen!
So beautiful! Love the contrasting colors!
Thank you, Laura!
Another beautiful photo Frank..thank you for sharing .
Thank you for your nice comments!
Nice capture! Love the clouds and the mountains.
Thank you! That certainly struck me too.
iceland sounds like very cold. So i feel your picture. nice
Thank you very much!