Another week, another assignment:
On the surface, this seems like a very straightforward topic. And, I’m making it deliberately broad this week. Why? Because there are an infinite number of ways to view the world around us. Landscapes and nature can range from far-sweeping vistas to macros of leaves. We all live in different places: Some of us urban, some of us rural. Some of us are still experiencing winter, some of us are in the throws of spring. The one defining characteristic of landscape/nature photography: They show little to no human activity or presence of any sort.
I cheated a little, as you can clearly see human activity, at least in the background. But it’s also a good shot on a grey, cloudy day of the expanse of the dog park, and the last time Booker and I got to stroll with Rosie before she met her new family. Plus, bonus! Shot with my iPhone.
I’m back on the blog circle this week, so if you want to see a few other examples of landscapes, click through to Nancy’s post for the next stop on the circle.
Kate, this is a great photo and one more reminder for me that I should shoot with my iPhone more often. It’s a great landscape, and the dog park really does say “spring.”
I really liked your summary of this assignment because it’s so true. I believe all photographers look forward to spring photo opportunities, but by the time it rolls around where I live (about 100 miles south of Chicago in Central Illinois) I’ve been looking at spring photos from those who live in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Carolina, etc. for at least a couple of months. My photos of daffodils don’t look nearly so exciting so I look for different ways to celebrate the season in photographs.
I think this is great – it really captures Nature and it proves the best camera is the one you have with you!