A good landscape photograph is about more than just an interesting subject and a proper exposure. A good landscape photo is able to capture and keep the viewer’s attention by telling a story and evoking feelings. This excellent video essay discusses just what it is that makes a good landscape photograph and how to make them yourself. 

Coming to you from Andrew Marr, the great video essay discusses just what it is that makes a good landscape photo. You will often notice that the best landscape photographers create intricate, nuanced images that have multiple layers and that draw the viewer’s eye into the scene and naturally across the image. This is often the result of much more than simply showing up to a good location and taking a properly exposed image with nice light. The top landscape photographers often spend considerable time conceiving of and planning a shot before they even arrive at a location, seeking to unify creative ideas with the environment at large. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Marr.

If you would like to continue learning about landscape photography, check out “Photographing The World 1: Landscape Photography and Post-Processing with Elia Locardi.”