6 AMAZING Landscape Photography Books to Inspire Your Photography
Looking for a little inspiration for you landscape photography? Here are six amazing books on landscape photography that are sure to inspire your photography.
A Chance to Review What is On My Bookshelf
Over the last couple of months, I’ve had the chance to spend a lot time with my collection of photography books. While I would have much preferred to be out and about with my camera, getting the chance to look at some of my favourite photography books again is far from a waste of time.
Even on the second read, or in some cases third or fourth, I can still find inspiration and knowledge for my landscape photography in these books. This normally indicates that there is something special about them.
As I suspect I might not be the only person with a little more home time on their hands at the moment, I thought I might compile a list of my six favourite books on landscape photography and share it with you.
All the books in this list have already featured in episodes of On My Bookshelf (OMBS) so there’s a video to go with each of my recommendations.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any of the books. Happy browsing!
Beara by Norman McLoskey
Read the original blog post for this episode of OMBS here.
The Landscape by Paul Wakefield
Read the original blog post for this episode of OMBS here.
Tides and Tempests by Rachael Talibart
Read the original blog post for this episode of OMBS here.
Mystical by Neil Burnell
Read the original blog post for this episode of OMBS here.
Northwest by Alex Nail and Scotland’s Finest Mountains by Colin Prior
Read the original blog post for this episode of OMBS here.
Tides and Tempests by Rachael Talibart and Published by Kozu Books - On My Bookshelf S03E11
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I take a look at Rachael Talibart’s Tides and Tempests.
Sirens
Though I was familiar with Rachael’s work, it wasn’t until I saw her talk at The Photography Show in 2019 that I became a bit of a fan. Listening to her talk about her life, her journey from solicitor to photographer and most importantly her photographs, changed the way I viewed her work. Sometimes there is nothing like engaging with a photographer on a personal level to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for their work.
In the presentation, Rachael talked a lot about her body of work called Sirens. Though these aren’t the type of photographs I might capture, I found them fascinating. There is always something to learn from other people’s work. One of the things Rachael talked about was how her pictures lacked a sense of place. In other words, they could have been taken anywhere. This is perhaps why Rachael’s photographs have such a wide appeal. This is a complete contrast to my work which is very much about where the photograph was taken.
With my interest in Sirens very much sparked I decided to purchase a copy of the book. Unfortunately for me I was a little late to the party as it was completely sold out. I was disappointed for sure, but I had a feeling that since Sirens had been such a success Rachael would look to publish another book in the future. Fortunately for me I wouldn’t have to wait too long.
Tides and Tempests
Fast forward to December 2020 and my pre-ordered copy of Rachael’s new book Tides and Tempest has finally arrived. This book and Neil Burnell’s Mystical are the two books I have been most excited about getting this year. Was Rachael’s book worth the wait? Is it a book for your bookshelf? Let’s find out.
I do hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. If you’d like to purchase a copy of Tides and Tempests you can do so directly from Kozu Books here. Go on, treat yourself!
F/8 Street Photography Magazine by Gareth Danks - On My Bookshelf S03E10
My bookshelf has always had more than just landscape photography books on it but this is the first time I'm looking at something from the street photography genre.
Not Just Landscapes
Over the years I’ve bought lots of books on photography. They are a great source of inspiration and education. If you were to look at my bookshelf you would of course see a lot of books on landscape photography, but you would also see books from different genres of photography. Though landscape photography is my passion, I’m a firm believer that I can still develop my own photography by looking at photographs from all genres.
Saying that though there is one genre of photography that has been missing from my bookshelf and that’s street photography. There’s no particular reason for that but when I heard Gareth Danks was self-publishing a new magazine on street photography, I knew I should take a look and dip my toe into street photography publications.
Street Photography
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I’m looking at issues one and two of F/8 Street Photography magazine. A magazine isn’t something I’d normally consider making an episode of On My Bookshelf for but what makes this magazine interesting is that it features a lot of community content. Plus, unlike many of the magazines that you might see in a newsagent the print quality is a noticeable step above the rest. Let’s take a look.
I hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. Regardless of your level of interest in street photography, F/8 Street Photography magazine is well worth checking out.
Mystical by Neil Burnell - On My Bookshelf S03E09
In this the 20th episode of On My Bookshelf I look at Mystical by Neil Burnell.
A Mystical Journey
It’s always nice to see a local photographer do well, particularly one you know. In Neil Burnell’s case, he’s been doing very well. He’s already had one book published and his list of awards continues to grow, including a category win in LPOTY this year. The recognition of his work is completely justified though. Just look at his website and you’ll understand why. His work stands out in a crowded Instagram feed as I’ve often found myself scrolling through the feed only to be stopped in my tracks by an image that I already know is Neil’s, such is the strength of his style.
I first found out about the Mystical collection of photographs when Neil gave me a sneaky look at the video below.
I was impressed by not only the quality of the images but also the style and consistency. I’ve tried (and failed) to create a series or collection of images before and it’s REALLY hard. To create such an extensive body of quality work takes lots of dedication and time.
Neil had already started selling prints from the Mystical collection, so it was only a matter of time before he was going to produce a book. As soon as he said he was doing so I knew I wanted a copy! So just like everyone else I ordered and paid for my copy. (I think it’s important to support your fellow photographers whenever you can, even if you know them).
I’m pleased to say that I now have my copy of the book and I’m also one of the lucky ones who managed to get hold a first edition (which is now sold out). Don’t worry though, you can order the 2nd edition here, but I suggest you order one soon as these will sell out quickly. If you need a little more convincing, then why not check out the episode of On My Bookshelf below.
Celebrating 20 Episodes of On My Bookshelf
Finally, I just want to highlight that this episode of On My Bookshelf is the 20th episode! When I filmed the very first episode of On My Bookshelf, I never thought that I’d get to twenty episodes. While the episodes are a bit of niche market in the content that I produce I still love making them. There are few things better than sitting down to read a good photography book on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon. Judging by the comments these videos get I appear to not be the only one.
Thanks to everyone who has watched an episode and left a comment. Just for fun, here is the first episode I made.
The Photographer's Guide Series by Ellen Bowness (Long Valley Books) - On My Bookshelf S03E08
Looking for new locations to inspire your landscape photography? Visiting a new area? Want to get the most out your photography trip? Location guidebooks can help answer these questions. In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I'm looking at The Photographer's Guide series of books.
On My Bookshelf on Location in Cornwall
Over the three years that I’ve been producing episodes of On My Bookshelf (OMBS) I’ve covered a wide range of photography books. While I shoot most episodes in the comfort of my home with a nice cup of coffee, there are some books that require a slightly different approach. One such category of book is the photography location guidebook.
When I decided to look at The Photographer’s Guide series of books, I knew that the video would need to include a segment filmed on location. Fortunately for me one of the titles in the series is called The Photographers Guide to Cornwall and the book had several locations I’d never been to. As much as I’d like to have visited one of the locations in the Iceland book, I’m afraid the OMBS budget doesn’t stretch that far!
In this episode of OMBS not only do I talk about the series of books, but I also visit one of the locations in the Cornwall book. There is no better way to test the quality of the information in a location guidebook than to visit the location!
I hope you enjoyed this on location episode of OMBS. I’ve included the photographs I captured on my visit to Rough Tor below, and if you want to pick any of the books in The Photographer’s Guide series of books then just click here.
Rough Tor Sunrise #1, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 22mm, f/11, 1/3rd sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters ND Grad.
Rough Tor Sunrise #2, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/16, 1/13th sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters ND Grad, two image exposure blend, custom crop ratio.
Rough Tor Sunrise #3, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 17mm, f/11, 1/3rd sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters ND Grad.
Essential Guide to Filters for Landscape Photography by Hoddinott & Bauer - On My Bookshelf S03E07
What are filters? Do I need filters? Which filters should I buy? How do I use filters? If you need answers to any of these questions, then the latest book to hit my virtual bookshelf could be the answer.
What Filters Should I Use for Landscape Photography?
Questions about filters is the one topic I get asked about more than any other. What filter kit should I buy? What filters do I need? All good questions and I do try and take the time to provide answers. However, I only use the Kase Filter system (which is very good by the way!) and a handful of filters so my experience of other brands and other types of filters is somewhat limited.
Up until now, there hasn’t really been a single, up to date, and comprehensive resource on filters for landscape photography. It would be nice to send people to a single resource where they can get all the information they need on which filters to buy and how to use them.
When Nature TTL announced that they were publishing a book by established photographers and renowned authors Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, I knew I wanted to get a copy. After reading the book and seeing how comprehensive it was I knew I needed to feature it in an episode of On My Bookshelf so you could see for yourself if it might be a title for your bookshelf.
I hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. I thought it was an excellent book on filters for landscape photography and it will be a book that I will now recommend to anyone that has questions about filters. You can get a copy of the book right here.
Mesozoic by Sam Gregory - On My Bookshelf S03E05
Welcome to another episode of On My Bookshelf, and in this episode, I look at Mesozoic by Sam Gregory.
Landscape Photography Inspiration
As many of my regular readers will know I love a good photography book. Lots of those books are from photographers that I admire and feature photographs of a style that I like to take. However, I am a firm believer that by looking at photographs that are from a different style or even a different genre of photography I can l still learn from them and improve my own photography.
This is why I decided to purchase Mesozoic by Sam Gregory. Sam describes the book as a visual abstraction of the Mesozoic period. The photographs contain within the book are not the type of photographs I would normally take but I believe that by studying the photographs in this book that my own photography will be inspired and maybe even influenced.
Hopefully, that video has given you a better understanding of why I purchased the book and you’ll consider picking up a copy yourself (which you can do directly from Sam’s website here). Don’t forget that Sam is a co-host in one of my favourite photography podcasts, The Togcast. Check it out here and those long drives to your next landscape photography destination will fly by!
Finally, if you’ve got a little more time, then why not check out some of the other episodes of On My Bookshelf in this handy playlist.
Landscape Photography - On Location with Thomas Heaton (Preview) - On My Bookshelf S03E04
In this special episode of On My Bookshelf I take an exclusive look at Thomas Heaton’s new landscape photography book.
Welcome to my 200th Blog Post
Before I tell you about the latest episode of On My Bookshelf, I just want to let you know that this is my 200th post on the Exposed Blog. My first blog post was made on 30th August 2016 and since then I have made a new post every week. The weekly post was a commitment I made to myself at the start but even I’m a little surprised that I manage to keep going for two hundred posts and not miss a single week.
It’s been a bit of a roller coaster. Sometimes I’d be sitting there with 5 or 6 posts ready to go and other weeks I’d be sitting there on a Sunday frantically typing out my latest landscape photography adventure. I’ve thought about cutting back from the weekly schedule, but I just love sharing my adventures and stories with you. The thing that really keeps me going though is YOU, the readers of the blog. Thank you for all the comments here, and on all my social media channels. Your support really does keep me going.
I wonder if I can make it to 500!
On My Bookshelf - Thomas Heaton
For my 200th blog post, I’ve managed to bag myself an exclusive look at Thomas Heaton’s new book “Landscape Photography, On Location with Thomas Heaton”. Mr Heaton has not only inspired my photography, but he also inspired me to create my YouTube channel. When I heard he was going to publish his first book of landscape photographs I was really interested in seeing what it was all about.
Now that pre-orders for his book have opened (get a copy here) I’m delighted to share with you my thoughts on his forthcoming book. Once you’ve watched my video be sure to check out Thomas’ announcement video below that.
UPDATE!
I now have a physical copy of the book so please check out part 2 of my review!
The Landscape by Paul Wakefield - On My Bookshelf S03E03
In this episode of On My Bookshelf I take a look The Landscape by Paul Wakefield.
Discovery and Recommendations
The books that go on my bookshelf are discovered in many different ways. I might hear about them in a podcast or read about them in a magazine but probably one of the best ways to discover something is through recommendation.
Friend and fellow photographer Neil Burnell (who actually has one of his books on my bookshelf) recommended that I pick up a copy of The Landscape by Paul Wakefield. I know Neil doesn’t purchase photography books very often so for him to buy it was recommendation enough for me to pick up a copy.
The book is a little on the expensive side but fortunately for me, I’d been a good boy in 2019 and Santa gave me a copy for Xmas. Now that I’ve had time to look through it I’m delighted to share my thoughts on the book in another episode of On My Bookshelf.
What did you think of the book? Is this a book that might make it on to your bookshelf? Do you have any recommendations for me? Let me know in the comments below.
52 Assignments Landscape Photography by Ross Hoddinott and Mark Bauer - On My Bookshelf S03E02
Are you looking to kickstart your landscape photography in 2020? In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I'm taking a look at 52 Assignments for Landscape Photography by Ross Hoddinott and Mark Bauer. It's packed full of creative assignments but there's really only one way to see how good it is and that is to head out on location and give one of those assignments a try.
OMBS On Location
Most of the photography books featured in On My Bookshelf (OMBS) are normally enjoyed at home with a nice cup of coffee. Every now and again though I get a book that has a more practical element to it and I feel the best way to share my thoughts on it is to go on location with it. I adopted this approach last year when I met up with Nick Livesey to discuss his book Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains.
When I received my copy of 52 Assignments: Landscape Photography by Ross Hoddinott and Mark Bauer I knew straight away that this would be another book that would be best demonstrated on location. The only challenge I had was which of the 52 assignments should I pick!
So join me in the latest episode of OMBS as I share my thoughts on this book and head out to Dartmoor on assignment.
I really hope you enjoyed this episode of OMBS. Santa was good enough to bring me a book on landscape photography that I’ve had on my list for a while now and I hope to bring you that episode of OMBS in the near future.
What do you have planned for your photography in 2020? Do you give yourself any assignments or projects? How do you discover creative ideas and techniques? Let me know in the comments below.
The Photographs
As always, here are the images that you saw in the video. I can’t wait to get back to this location. Hopefully when the light is a bit better and the wind a lot lighter!
West Mill Tor #2, Dartmoor, Devon - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 21mm, f/13, 1/8th second at ISO 400, CPL and ND Grad.
West Mill Tor #1, Dartmoor, Devon - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 1/3rd second at ISO 400, CPL and ND Grad.
West Mill Tor #3, Dartmoor, Devon - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 21mm, f/13, 1/8th second at ISO 400, CPL and ND Grad.
The Photography of Game of Thrones by Helen Sloan - On My Bookshelf S03E01
On My Bookshelf is back and this week I'm looking The Photography of Game of Thrones by Helen Sloan.
On My Bookshelf is Back
It's been a while since I last did an episode of On My Bookshelf (OMBS). In fact the last episode was back in April when I looked at Extreme Scotland and Beara (which is still one of my favourite books on landscape photography. The gap in episodes wasn't planned, it's just the way it has worked out. Maybe it's because during the darker months I spend a little more time reading books in the evening than during the summer.
The Photography of Game of Thrones
Over the next couple of months I hope to bring you a few new episodes of OMBS. I have a couple of titles on my bookshelf already and I'm hoping Santa will bring me a few more over the festive period. In this episode I'm going to start things off by looking at The Photography of Game of Thrones by Helen Sloan. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed that episode of OMBS and you are looking forward to future episodes (remember you can always watch the back catalogue here). Have you added any new photography titles to your bookshelf recently? Are you expecting any new photography books for Christmas? Let me know in the comments below.
Extreme Scotland by Nadir Khan - On My Bookshelf S02E05
In the latest episode of On My Bookshelf, I take a look at Nadir Khan's Extreme Scotland. Is this a book for photographers, adventure sports fans, lovers of the Scottish landscape or is there something in it for everyone?
Discovering Other Photographers
I discover the work of other photographers in many different ways. A few weeks ago I wrote about how discovered the book Beara by Norman Mccloskey in Outdoor Photography magazine. The book that I'm looking at in this episode of On My Bookshelf, Extreme Scotland, I found by listening to a recent episode of one of my favourite photography podcasts, The Togcast.
The book Extreme Scotland appealed to me in 3 different ways, photography, adventure sports and Scotland! But does it deliver on any or all of those things? Let's find out.
I do hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. A bit of a short blog post from me this week I'm afraid as I'm writing this while I'm on holiday in Scotland. However, I am here with my camera so I might have time to create some content for a blog or vlog. So stay tuned!
You can pick up a copy of Nadir Khan's Extreme Scotland here.
Beara by Norman McCloskey - On My Bookshelf S02E04
Some landscape photography books stand out from the rest. Beara is one of those books.
Discovering Beara
I'm not sure if I was aware of the work of Norman McCloskey before I got Beara, but I do know how I discovered Beara. I was flicking through the March 2019 issue of Outdoor Photography magazine when I spotted a feature on the book. As luck would have it my wife had been asking me what I wanted for my birthday so I asked her to get me a copy of Beara.
Obviously, the sample pictures in the magazine were enough for me to want a copy but it wasn't until I actually got the book and read it that I realised what a fantastic collection of landscape photographs Norman had put together.
Anyway, I don't want to reveal all my thoughts here on the blog. Instead, why don't you check out the latest episode of On My Bookshelf and let me tell you a little more about Beara.
I do hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf . Will you be picking up a copy of Beara? Have you been to the Beara Peninsula? Let me know in the comments below.
PS - You can pick up a copy of Beara direct from the author by clicking on this link here.
Digital Books for Your Digital Bookshelf - On My Bookshelf S02E03
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I take a quick look at 5 digital books that should have a place on your virtual bookshelf.
Inspiration on the Move
I’m a big fan of the photography book. Anyone who’s been subscribed to my YouTube channel for a while will have seen an episode of On My Bookshelf and watched me talk about some of my favourite photography books. For the most part though, those books are too big to take anywhere apart from your own living room.
In most cases, a printed photography book is preferential to a digital photography book. But what if you wanted a little bit of photography inspiration on the move. Perhaps you might have to commute to work every day, or you’ve got a long train journey or even a flight somewhere. Some of the books I have would need to pay for their own seat on a plane!
In this special, digital edition of On My Bookshelf, I’m going to share with you 5 digital photography books that I think should be on your virtual bookshelf, so you can a little bit of photography inspiration on the move.
Your Reading List
As promised, here is a list of those books from the video:
The Art of Landscape Photography - by Ross Hoddinott and Mark Bauer
Gordon Laing - In Camera: Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera
I do hope you enjoyed this shorter than normal episode of On My Bookshelf, but hopefully, you’ve spotted a book there that you might be able to take with you next time you are on the move.
Do you read any digital photography books? Have you got any digital recommendations? Let me know in the comments below.
Photographing The Snowdonia Mountains | A fotoVUE Guidebook by Nick Livesey - On My Bookshelf S02E02
In the blog this week, join me and Nick Livesey as we spend the day photographing Snowdonia National Park, talking about his book Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains, and generally having a bit of a laugh. What better way to review a guidebook like this by heading out into the wilderness with the author himself!
Discovering The Work of Nick Livesey
Every now and again I find the work of a photographer and wonder why it's taken me so no long to discover them. They could be working professionals with many years of experience, but for some reason, I only just find out about them. Maybe it's more difficult these days with the noise from social media. With so many images out there on social media, it can be easy to miss something important as you whiz through Instagram during your morning coffee.
Every now and again though a photograph or video really catches my eye. This is how I discovered Nick Livesey. Though I can't exactly remember how I found his video, My Mountain Healing, it really struck a chord with me. If you haven't seen it, give it a watch below:
It's a short video, but it was genuine and funny, and you could see that Nick had a real eye for photographing the mountains. After watching the video a couple of times I decided I wanted to know more about Nick and his work. After a little bit of internet research, I discovered that not only did he have a solid body of work, but he was also well known in the climbing and hill walking community, and that his character and whit are almost as well-known as his photographs!
Though I did wonder how I hadn't heard of Nick before one thing was for sure and that was he seemed like the kind of person I would like to go out shooting with.
Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains
As regular readers of my blog will know, I have a series of videos called On My Bookshelf in which I share my thoughts on some of the photography books that I've purchased. For a while now I've been wanting to do an episode of On My Bookshelf on a Fotovue guidebook. These photography location guidebooks have a been a great source of information to me and I've built up a bit of a collection of them.
When I heard that Nick was publishing his very own Fotovue book, Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains, not only was I going to pick up a copy, but I also hoped that this would be the Fotovue book that would feature in On My Bookshelf.
Most of the episodes of On My Bookshelf are filmed at home in front of my bookshelf, but for a Fotovue location guidebook, this didn't seem appropriate. What better way to review a book like this than by heading out to one of the locations in the book. Then I had another thought. What if I can get the author himself to show me in person some of those locations?
Well, guess what? That's exactly what Nick agreed to do! So I'm very proud to share with you this very special episode of On My Bookshelf, filmed on location in Snowdonia National Park, and with Nick Livesey. Enjoy!
I don’t know if you could tell in the video, but that was one of the best days I’ve had out with the camera! I’ve always enjoyed the hills, but heading out with Nick was a real pleasure. It was absolutely fantastic spending the day in those hills and mountains. The conditions were often windy and snowy, and always very cold, but I loved it.
Nick has a genuine passion for his local area. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a person so absolutely content to be outdoors, walking the hills. The look of wonder on his face as if it was the very first time he’d walked up a mountain. Being able to spend the day with Nick and to share in his passion was a real privilege.
On Your Bookshelf
If you did enjoy this video, then please do consider picking up a copy of Nick's excellent Photographing the Snowdonia Mountains. Even if you don't think you'd ever visit Snowdonia, the book is packed full of inspiring photographs and lots of useful information about photographing in the outdoors. You can pick up a copy of the book directly from Nick's website:
https://nicklivesey.co.uk/product/photographing-snowdonia-mountains/
Are you planning on getting a copy, or do you already have one? Do you have any of the other Fotovue titles? Do you have a favourite location in Snowdonia? Let me know in the comments below.
My Snowdonia Photographs
No blog post of mine would be complete without a landscape photograph! Here are some of my favourite images that I captured while out with Nick.
Snowdon from Clogwyn Mawr, Capel Curig, Snowdonia National Park - Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 VR at 36 mm, f/11, 1/2 sec at ISO 64, polariser and ND grad.
Yr Aran, Craig Wen and Moel Hebog from Bwlch Maesgwm, Snowdonia National Park - Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 VR at 34 mm, f/11, 1/60th sec at ISO 64, polariser and ND grad.
Snowdon and Moel Cynghorion from Moel Eilio, Snowdonia National Park - Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 VR at 52 mm, f/11, 1/40th sec at ISO 64, polariser and ND grad.
Snowdonia National Park Panorama from Moel Eilio, Snowdonia National Park - Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 VR at 38 mm, f/11, 1/6th sec at ISO 64, polariser. 7 image panoramic stitch.
Colin Prior’s Scotland’s Finest Landscapes & Alex Nail’s Northwest – On My Bookshelf S02E01
Colin Prior or Alex Nail? In this special episode of On My Bookshelf, I look at Colin Prior's Scotland's Finest Landscapes and Alex Nail's Northwest. Which one, if any, should you buy?
Landscape Photography Books
I love a good photography book. Over the years they have inspired and influenced my photography in no small way. As I become a better photographer I actually find myself buying more photography books. This is particularly true during the winter months when I can't get out with the camera as much as I'd possibly like.
Last month, as the festive period approached, the discussion around what I'd like for Christmas came up in conversation. While options such as a new Nikon Z7 or a two week photography holiday to the Faroe Islands were quickly dismissed, a more sensible option of getting a good landscape photography book was decided.
Colin Prior or Alex Nail
There were two books high up on my list to get. These were Colin Prior's Scotland's Finest Landscapes, and Alex Nail's Northwest. Given that Colin's book was originally selling for £100, I decided that asking for Alex's book at £36 would be much more sensible.
With that all sorted I just needed to wait for Santa to deliver my copy of Northwest. During the run up to Christmas though I spotted a post on Facebook by Colin Prior who was doing a Black Friday sale and that his book Scotland's Finest Landscapes was on sale for £50. This is still a lot of money for a book, but I've wanted to own a copy of this book for some time now, so I decided to treat myself!
On My Bookshelf
As regular readers of this blog know I have series of videos on my YouTube channel called On My Bookshelf. After reading Colin and Alex's books over the festive period I thought I would share my thoughts on both books. However, rather than do separate videos for each book, I thought I would produce one episode of On My Bookshelf that looked at both books.
Both titles are on similar themes and areas of landscape photography, and neither title is inexpensive, so I thought it would be useful to look at them both in the same episode. So which one should be on your bookshelf? Let's find out.
I really hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. Both these books are some of the finest books on Scottish landscape photography I have and it was a joy being able to read both of them.
Do you own either of these titles? Will you now buy either of these books? Let me know in the comments below.
Evolving Landscapes - On My Bookshelf S01E06
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I take a look at Evolving Landscapes by Light & Land. Is this a landscape photography book that needs to be on your bookshelf?
I expect most of you will have heard of Charlie Waite. He is one of the highest profile landscape photographers in the UK and also the founder of the hugely popular competition Landscape Photographer of the Year. He is also founded the photography travel and workshop company Light & Land. Over the years, Light & Land have built a reputation for having some of the best landscape photographers as workshop tutors and leaders.
When I heard that Light & Land were releasing Evolving Landscapes and it would feature photographs from some those tutors I thought it would make an excellent addition to my bookshelf. However, the question is, is it a book that should be on your bookshelf. Let's find out.
If you want to pick up a copy of Evolving Landscapes you can do so directly from Light & Land by following this link: https://www.lightandland.co.uk/store/view/evolving-landscapes-book/books
You will also have heard me mention The Togcast podcast. Be sure to check out that show here: http://www.thetogcast.com/
I hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf. What was the last photography book you purchased? Are there any books you are planning on buying? Let me know in the comments below.
From Dawn to Dusk - Mastering the Light in Landscape Photography - On My Bookshelf S01E05
In this very special blog post I share with you the latest episode of On My Bookshelf. In the episode I interview Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott about their latest book on landscape photography, From Dawn to Dusk. I also tell you about a giveaway where you can win all three of their books.
On My Bookshelf
Over the last few months, I've been sharing with you the On My Bookshelf series of videos. Even though my photography life is predominately digital, I still believe the printed book is an important part of my development and enjoyment of photography. So in each episode of On My Bookshelf, I've told you about a book that I've enjoyed reading in the hope that it will also inspire you.
From Dawn to Dusk
When I first heard that two of my favourite landscape photographers were writing another book I knew straight away that I would need to get myself a copy. After all, their last book, The Art of Landscape Photography, had a big impact on my development as a photography and I read it many times.
As the publication date got closer I reached out to Ross Hoddinott and Mark Bauer and asked if they would like to appear on an episode of On My Bookshelf. I was delighted when they both agreed and they invited me along to see them sign and dispatch the first batch of orders of From Dawn to Dusk - Mastering the Light in Landscape Photography.
They also kindly agreed to an interview where I got the chance to ask them about their latest book, what's in it, who's it for, and how it differs from their previous 2 titles. You can see the full interview in the video below.
Book Giveaway!
After the interview, Mark and Ross offered me a signed copy of their latest book to give away to one lucky viewer. Not only that, they also gave me two signed copies of their previous two titles The Art of Landscape Photography and The Landscape Photography Workshop.
There are two ways in which to gain an entry to win all 3 books:
Watch this episode of On My Bookshelf: From Dawn to Dusk on YouTube and then leave a comment in the YouTube comments section for the video. Comments are welcome here, but to enter you need to leave a comment on the video itself.
Share the Facebook post for this video. You can find it here: <insert URL>
You a free to enter using one, either, or both of the above ways. If you do both though, you will be entered into the giveaway twice!
Entries for the giveaway close 12 pm (GMT) 28th May 2018.
If you can't wait to get a copy of From Dawn to Dusk - Mastering the Light in Landscape Photography you can still order a signed copy straight from the authors at http://www.dawn2duskphotography.co.uk/books/
Finally, I just want to say a big thanks to Mark and Ross for the interview! It was a real pleasure talking to you both and judging by the number of pre-orders you were signing and sending out it looks like From Dawn to Dusk - Mastering the Light in Landscape Photography is going to be a big success!
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Seascapes by Neil Burnell - Kozu Books - Landscape Editions Volume 11 - On My Bookshelf S01E04
In the latest episode of On My Bookshelf, I take a look a book called Seascapes, a collection of fine art long exposure images by Neil Burnell. Should this book have a place on your bookshelf?
Great Things Can Come In Small Packages
I've been following the work of Neil Burnell for some time now. Not only does he shoot my local area but the images he creates from these locations are simply stunning. I like to shoot long exposure images myself, but the fine art long exposure images that he creates are another level altogether.
So when I found out that Neil was doing a 2nd edition of his very popular Seascapes book, I ordered one immediately. When this small, but perfectly formed book arrived, I was instantly captivated by how good the images looked in print. I knew I had a book packed full of inspirational photographs.
But is this a book for you? Well, let's take a look.
I do hope you enjoyed this episode of On My Bookshelf and if you want to pick up a copy of this fantastic book then you can buy directly from Kozu Books by clicking here.
But be warned this is a limited edition book so you'll need to hurry! If you do miss out you can check out Neil's work and see all his social media links on his website.
Obama - An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza - On My Bookshelf S01E03
In this episode of On My Bookshelf, I take a look at something a little different with Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza.
Something a Little Different
In previous episodes of On My Bookshelf, I looked at 5 Great Landscape Photography Books and Masters of Landscape Photography. This time though I'm looking a photography book that has nothing to do with landscape photography. Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza is a collection of photographs taken by the chief Whitehouse photographer of Barack Obama over his 8 years as US President.
So why as a landscape photographer would I be interested in such a book? Well as much as I love landscape photography I'm also a fan of photography and it's many different genres. While I'm not big on politics, US or otherwise, I got this book because of the amazing photographs inside it. They are powerful, thought-provoking, and sometimes humorous. More than that though it's a great example of the power of the photograph and of a photographer at the top of his game.
Let's take a look:
Though this book wasn't on landscape photography, I do hope you managed to look past the title (especially if you're not a fan of politics and/or Obama) and you saw that this book was really a collection of amazing portraits by a very talented photographer. I also think we can all learn to improve our own photography by looking at the work of others, even if their genre of photography is completely different.
Do you have any non-landscape photography books on your bookshelf? Who is your favourite non-landscape photographer? Let me know in the comments below.