I have thoroughly enjoyed this landscape module.  It has motivated me to explore and work independently, developing ideas and photography skills.   I would probably describe myself as socially shy, therefore this module in comparison to photographing people was easier in that respect. However, photographing the landscape has been challenging for many reasons: weather, terrain, suitable locations, equipment, editing and creating a flow in selection of images.  I enjoy photographing outdoors and walking in new locations, creating a personal map of new footprints.    

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For medical and safety reasons, I have not climbed the highest mountains to achieve the brief required. However, I hope to show you some of the natural beauty that sits upon our doorstep.

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I have learned that research is so important to find inspiration and in order to experiment, expand and develop my style of photography.

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From my research and my personal preference of shooting, I would describe my Landscape photography to be a mix of:

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• The vibrant colourful dreaminess  of  Terri Weifenbach and Shinzo Maeda.

• The emotional engagement of the landscape as typified by Rhos Hoddinott, who is closest to my style and has inspired me the most.

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My intimate landscape photography results have been inspired mostly by Rhos Hoddinott and Terri Weifenbach whose work captures the full colour of the changing seasons. It is also particularly relevant to the South Wales scenario with our more cropped and intimate landscape possibilities.

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I have watched many video tutorials on Landscape Photography, there is one in particular that has stuck with me when I am composing my image.  What I remember is:

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• Create a foreground, mid-ground and a background

• Use and wait for the elements, subject, light, angle, supporting subjects

• Being in the moment

• Apply two thirds rule to horizon,  try to avoid always having horizon in the middle halfway point