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This site is all about landscape photography.
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Whether you are looking for unique, large photography prints to decorate your home or office,
… assistance in taking better pictures,
… information and inspiration,
… new themes and destinations,
… and, if nothing else, some spectacular views through a camera lens from around the world,
Welcome to plainlight.
Glad you are here!
Life is not about how far you travel, it is about what you discover…
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Use these pages as your map and compass to everything above, and more!
Come on in and find within:
- a wide, curated selection of panoramic landscapes to order as prints
- a clear tutorial on how light is recorded by cameras, and how you can capture it the way you want
- practical landscape photography tips
- guides to fantastic destinations and best photographic opportunities
- a gallery of original landscape and travel images
Ready to start your discovery?
Why landscape photography?
You can find and see the beauty everywhere, but the beauty of nature is the most immediate one. It is also the most universal, but not always the most obvious.
I like to travel, and I like to share my travel stories. I try to tell these stories through my pictures and show the beauty I see to those who would listen.
Follow the link to learn more about me.
Slow photography
The term has been around since early in this decade, but not because it was unknown before, just the opposite.
Photography has always been slow, from the very beginning up to the recent past, when it hugely accelerated and massively changed, forever. The shift started as technical at first but evolved affecting our very understanding of the trade, the way we think and feel about it, and lastly, how we go about practising it.
Digital made photography accessible to everyone, made it possible to work fast and cheap, and led in the end to the explosion of images being taken every moment, everywhere, for any reason—for no reason at all.
Photography has become fast by custom, by habit, and eventually by definition. This called for a new name to the old tradition, hence "slow photography".
I think the name is misleading. I photograph slow because my camera uses film, has manual focus and no zoom lens—I don't have a choice.
On the other hand, this is regardless. I would still give a good thought before pressing the shutter.
Digital photography and slow photography are not mutually exclusive. In particular, landscape photography and slow photography are a natural match, no matter what medium is in place.
As a landscape photographer, you are in a favourable position. Your subject is not going to vanish within seconds. Relax, take your time, and switch your camera's continuous mode off, for a change.
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Size does matter
In case of photography prints, most definitely.
My workflow results in panoramic images about 10,000px wide—or tall, if it's an occasional waterfall or lighthouse.
Framed prints from them are available at up to 270cm/106". Maximum size for loose paper prints is 300cm/118". And, they will look good even that big!
In any case, you can order them at exact dimensions you need, with your choice of frame, mount, and photographic paper.
How others see my work
Here is some feedback about my recent photographs:
How can I help?
If you are a beginning photographer aiming to take better images, get some advice here!
Do you think getting started is the hardest part? There is so much to learn. There are so many different opinions and know-alls around. There is so much noise, that you feel it difficult to find the truth...
Do you believe getting better is even harder? Now you know your stuff and can tell good from so-so. You sense that your images are often so-so, but you don't see how you can improve, what to work on and pay attention to...
Sounds familiar? If you are stuck, have a question, or seek an honest opinion – get the help you need.
If you by any chance are looking for fine art landscape photography, be sure to visit my online selection. Over 200 panoramic prints are available for order in your desired size and with several frame options to choose from. Come by and take a look! Just imagine one spanning a wall in your home or office...
Moving on together
Scroll through these pages – and ask questions. I've been thinking about adding a feature to upload your images for confidential or public discussion. There is also a growing series of articles on travel destinations, if you are running out of subjects for your own photography!
Don't hesitate to comment on topics from the site. Whether you agree or not – have your say about what you read here.
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What's next?
Jump in, and choose your favourite picture to greet you from the wall of your place!
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