Every once in a generation there is that artist who comes along and takes their field to a new and different level, and leaves us all better off for it. Often it is subtle and hard to define but being in the presence of their work makes us marvel at their insight.

In the early part of the 20th century, one such person was Ansel Adams. He was able to take the field of photography and not only create the definition of the art, but to carve out a path in our collective psyche of what the natural beauty of the American landscape can be. He showed us Yosemite, Big Sur, and Half-dome. And he did it in black and white.

I have seen a lot of landscape photographers. Some good, some not so much. In my opinion, Charlie Waite has defined the art of landscape photography much in the way that Ansel Adams did in the early part of the 20th century. My favorites are his color images, but his black and white is superb as well.

As a photographer, I am always trying to improve my craft. My first love is landscape or outdoor photography. As such, I have been drawn to books that feature this genre. As with anything else, if you want to improve, the best way is to emulate those who define the craft. In other words to do your best you must try to learn from the best. 

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The Making of Landscape Photographs: A Practical Guide to the Art and Techniques
Charlie Waite
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Light and the Art of Landscape Photography
Joe Cornish
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Seeing Landscapes: The Creative Process Behind Great Photographs
Charlie Waite
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Landscape: The Story of 50 Favorite Photographs
Charlie Waite
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Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography
Stephen Johnson
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