Dynamic composition

You will learn What composition means. How to site a focal point and provide balance in your artwork. Observations to make and questions to ask. This is the first of three articles in a series about c

Placing key elements in the centre is not always the best option and can create a lack of visual interest. A common way to organize pictorial elements is to geometrically divide the picture plane into

The earth’s atmosphere affects the appearance of distant objects, which is referred to as atmospheric perspective. Things further away are less distinct. Their colour takes on bluish notes as they als

In the previous edition I shared six general principles to consider when composing a landscape. In part two we look at some example photos, which I hope will help you to assess your own, and improve t

Explore the coast’s treasure trove of photographic subjects and capture stunning images from the clifftop to the water’s edge, with Andrew James

I have been recommended the West Highlands of Scotland as a great source of inspiring landscape for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until early September last year that my wife and I finally