Introduction

Much has changed since I wrote the first edition of The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography in 2014. My knowledge has deepened, technology has advanced, and the techniques I use to plan, scout, shoot, and process images have evolved. The time has come for a second edition. Here’s a snapshot of what’s new.

Smartphone apps for planning photo shoots have improved dramatically. The best apps now have position-search capabilities that make it simple to answer questions like:

“What are the best days this year to shoot the full moon setting over Longs Peak as seen from the summit of Twin Sisters?”

“When will the sun rise through Turret Arch and South Window simultaneously?”

“What time of year, and what time of night, ...

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