PART 5
Local landscapes
You don’t need to go far to shoot spring scenics – grab your camera and capture great shots close to home...
M any of us have the idea that shooting landscapes means travelling somewhere else: somewhere with mountains and lakes, or criss-crossed with a lattice of dry stone walls. Wherever your ideal landscape environment might be, it’s always somewhere more exotic than the familiar surroundings on your doorstep. But start seeing your nearest rural area as a landscaper’s honeypot and everything changes, and you can get to the best spots quickly whenever the light’s in your favour.
This type of thinking is especially pertinent during lockdowns when our desire for travel is restricted. You don’t have to stifle your creative drive – you just have to redirect it!