LCCN
2019-950816
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A quality I always admire in William Neill's work is the consistent sense of calmness, reverence, and quiet dignity expressed in both his photographs and his words. Like Neill's other books, Light on the Landscape is more than just a collection of photographs and writings, it is also a refuge for the mind and heart, a way to be transported for a time into realms of beauty and wisdom beyond the mundane." --Guy Tal "When I first joined the editorial staff at Outdoor Photographer , one artist immediately resonated with me and stood out among the many celebrated contributors whose work we showcase. More than twenty years later, I'm still inspired by William Neill and his thoughtful, meditative approach to photography. His images are bold yet elegant, strong but still strangely delicate, conveying his keen and distinctive sense of balance in photographic composition." --Wes Pitts, Editorial Director, Outdoor Photographer Magazine "I have looked to the work of William Neill for inspiration countless times over the last few years. As a younger, newer photographer, I admire William and those in his ranks that have paved the way for so many of us today, showing us their creative and deeply personal perspectives of the world that we live in, while gracefully portraying its beauty in each of their own unique styles. In his latest book, Light on the Landscape , we get to see the products of the deep love and admiration that William holds for nature. Both in moving photographs and elegant writing, William expresses how the wilderness can uplift our spirits and how important it is that we preserve and protect these places for now and generations to come. In each of the articles he also shares the priceless and timeless wisdom he has gained from decades of personal experience of how one can improve their photography and make their images more meaningful. My own appreciation and love for nature has now grown even more by studying this incredible work of art, and I am sure I have become a better photographer because of it." --Eric Bennett "I have very few photographic heroes. Very few photographers who's work continually inspires me. Very few photographers who somehow combine their extraordinary images with an extraordinary life--a life of joy, beauty, insight, and compassion. It's a very short list. Want to know who's right at the top? William Neill. His new book is a masterpiece. Everyone should read his words and feast on his images!" --Dewitt Jones "It is clear that William, the landscape, and his images are all part of one system. His engagement with the various elements of our natural world display a humility and gentle insight into the nature of matter. More than that, however, these pages represent a a beacon of hope for landscape photography and the larger society as a whole. Through passion, wonder, fascination, and excitement for the little details in life, we can appreciate our own unique perspectives, and grow, harmoniously and without judgement." --Alister Benn "A lifetime of experience in landscape and nature photography all rolled up into an amazingly beautiful package filled with incredible photographs, stories, and insightful takeaways--a must read for anyone serious about landscape photography." --Matt Payne "A brief tour through the digital volume of Light on the Landscape reveals it is an elegantly designed book, filled with stunning images, as well as informative and inspiring writing." --John Sexton
Dewey Decimal
778.9/36
Table Of Content
PrefaceLandscapes for My Spirit: Why I PhotographLandscape Essentials: My Top Reasons for Photographic SuccessLandscape Lighting Basics: Where is the Light?Light on the Landscape: Become a Student of LightThe Intimate Landscape: Finding My Personal VisionRide the Light!: It's All about the Light, and Designing for ItInterpretation and Refinement: Releasing the Shutter is Only the BeginningPushing Boundaries: High-Key ExperimentsFocused: Find Your Passion, Develop Depth, Edit TightlyPractice and Work: An Editorial Assignment Led to Personal ExpressionOn the Horizon: Considering Where to Place the Horizon LineCreation: Portraying our Evolving PlanetSeeking Images: Seeing Beyond the IconsThe Edge of Light: Use Contrast to Create Striking, Graphic ImagesWhispers in the Fog: A Mantra for Making Clean, Clear PhotographsBecoming Creative: Find Your Unique PerspectiveEnvironmental Conservation: Make a Difference with Your PhotographsImmersion Course: Commit to Exploring Your Favorite Locations in DepthWater, Water Everywhere: Persistence is a Key Element of the Creative ProcessDesert Elements: Earth's Bare Bones RevealedField of Possibilities: Solving Focus Problems in the FieldFocus Your Fall Portfolio: Work with a Theme to Create a Unique Collection of ImagesWhat the Road Passes By: There's More to a Landscape than an Iconic Vantage PointUsing the Frame: See the Photograph as a WholeAspen Variations: Allow Your Interpretation to Grow and EvolveMy Vacation: Balancing Family Time and Making ArtA Sense of Scale: Size Relationships Tell a StoryVersatility: Reach Out to ExploreWinter's Grace: The Hushed Solitude of Photography in SnowImpressions of Light: Create Artistic Blurs In-CameraMeditations in Black and White: Open Yourself Up to New Avenues of CreativityThe Magic Element: Emotion: Let Your Heart Show the WaySimplicity Is the Key: Keys to Clean DesignGetting Out of a Rut: Break Away from Your Usual Subject MatterBest of the Year: Review Your Images to Find NewDirections to ExploreLast Light: Revisiting the Key Themes in Your PhotographyMorning Light: When You Have Your Camera with You, Good Luck Tends to HappenThe Intimate Detail: Making an Image of Magic and MysteryMacro Magic: Find Nature's Secrets in the World of the Very SmallGoing with the Flow: Work Your Subject for the Perfect PhotographSeparation of Tones: Create Separation of Tones to Coax Nuances Out of Your ImagesOn the Way Home: Always on the LookoutSpring in the Canyon: Always Try to ImprovePhotographs for the Spirit: Making Images for Healing EnvironmentsA Short Walk in a New England Wood: Notice the World Around YouImproving Your Portfolio: Build Depth Around Focused Themes to Create a Broad Body of WorkAntarctic Dreams: Moving Out of My Comfort ZoneNeed to Know: Avoid Tech Overload--Be In the MomentVariations on a Theme: Sometimes Your First Inclination Isn't the Only PossibilityProcessing Magic: Long-Term Artistic GoalsWinter Etchings: Tune Into the Graphic, Elegant Starkness of the SeasonThe Space Between: Watch All the Elements in Your FrameAspects of the Landscape: Explore New Aspect RatiosWhispers and Shouts: What Do You Want Your Images to Say?Of Abstract Nature: Find Creative Inspiration by Focusing on DetailsDealing with Depth: Creating Images with Extended Depth of Field and SharpnessPatience and Persistence: Getting a Photo "Right" Takes TimeA Dance on the Beach: Focus on the FundamentalsCelebrating Wilderness PhotographerPhilip Hyde: Acknowledging Our RootsStories: Write about Your Photography to Become a More Powerful StorytellerTechnical NotesPhotograph Information
Synopsis
See the images and read the stories behind the creative process of one of America's most respected landscape photographers, William Neill. For more than two decades, William Neill has been offering his thoughts and insights about photography and the beauty of nature in essays that cover the techniques, business, and spirit of his photographic life. Curated and collected here for the first time, these essays are both pragmatic and profound, offering readers an intimate look behind the scenes at Neill's creative process behind individual photographs as well as a discussion of the larger and more foundational topics that are key to his philosophy and approach to work. Drawing from the tradition of behind-the-scenes books like Ansel Adams' Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs and Galen Rowell's Mountain Light: In Search of the Dynamic Landscape , Light on the Landscape covers in detail the core photographic fundamentals such as light, composition, camera angle, and exposure choices, but it also deftly considers those subjects that are less frequently examined: portfolio development, marketing, printmaking, nature stewardship, inspiration, preparation, self-improvement, and more. The result is a profound and wide-ranging exploration of that magical convergence of light, land, and camera. Filled with beautiful and inspiring photographs, Light on the Landscape is also full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from a deeply thoughtful photographer who has spent a lifetime communicating with a camera. Incorporating the lessons within the book, you too can learn to achieve not only technically excellent and beautiful images, but photographs that truly rise above your best and reveal your deeply personal and creative perspective--your vision, your voice., See the images and read the stories behind the creative process of one of America's most respected landscape photographers, William Neill. For more than two decades, William Neill has been offering his thoughts and insights about photography and the beauty of nature in essays that cover the techniques, business, and spirit of his photographic life. Curated and collected here for the first time, and accompanying 128 beautiful reproductions of Neill's photographs, these essays are both pragmatic and profound, offering readers an intimate look behind the scenes at Neill's creative process behind individual photographs as well as a discussion of the larger and more foundational topics that are key to his philosophy and approach to work. Drawing from the tradition of behind-the-scenes books like Ansel Adams' Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs and Galen Rowell's Mountain Light: In Search of the Dynamic Landscape , Light on the Landscape covers in detail the core photographic fundamentals such as light, composition, camera angle, and exposure choices, but it also deftly considers those subjects that are less frequently examined: portfolio development, marketing, printmaking, nature stewardship, inspiration, preparation, self-improvement, and more. The result is a profound and wide-ranging exploration of that magical convergence of light, land, and camera. Filled with beautiful and inspiring photographs, Light on the Landscape is also full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from a deeply thoughtful photographer who has spent a lifetime communicating with a camera. Incorporating the lessons within the book, you too can learn to achieve not only technically excellent and beautiful images, but photographs that truly rise above your best and reveal your deeply personal and creative perspective--your vision, your voice.
LC Classification Number
TR660.5.N45 2020
