Capturing that special image is all about being able to pre-visualize how different types of light will transform the scene before you; whether it is an intimate close-up or a grand landscape. The single most important element for creating a visually exciting photograph that will resonate with the viewer is light. You could have the quintessential landscape before you and without the right light it is not going to elicit that connection. I can't begin to count the number of times I have gotten up well before sunrise; in the dark and cold; to head out for that sunrise shot in expectation of...more
