It’s not all that often that I sift through other photographers’ images of a location. I certainly used to. I’d go out and basically try to make a carbon copy. It’s not a bad way to start out. But it eventually feels hollow and once you begin to put together the basics of composition, you’ll want to create your very own from scratch. In terms of landscape photography, I’m not sure there’s that much more rewarding than doing just that. It’s a special feeling - like unlocking some hidden level. And after you get the hang of it, excellent compositional opportunities will present themselves to you the world over.
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