Research!-Ed Collacott

As part of the qualification I have had to research 10 photographers,at least three have to be Photographers that manipulate there images.Time is ticking on and I needed to get my teeth into it.
I have taken quite a few books out of the library and have also been on various websites to collate the information.

ED Collacott

Ed Collacott has a passion for taking photographs and his work features the finest landscapes in the UK. Aided by a background in Geography and Geology, Ed appreciates the natural and human processes that have shaped our environment. The patterns, textures and natural forms that reflect nature's rhythms are a continual source of inspiration.

He is very much a landscape artist and his work reflects a great love and deep understanding of the countryside. A thorough technical knowledge and a "seeing eye" enable his pictures to convey the beauty of the landscapes that surrounds us all. This has earned him the envied reputation as not only one of Britain's finest but also most popular landscape photographers.

Dramatic lighting, patience (lots of it!), the use of mood and atmosphere and attention to detail help to create his distinctive and evocative photographs. The photographs are all taken on either medium format camera (6x6cms) or on a large format panoramic camera (6x17cms) - these achieve truly outstanding quality. Every image has been captured using Fuji Velvia film and a sturdy tripod.

Filters are rarely used. Ed prides himself on using natural light in natural surroundings and dislikes the obvious use of filters especially grads.

Ed believes his photography reflects these qualities and the reputation he has acquired over the last 25 years is testament to that.( http://www.fineartphotographs.co.uk/index.htm)

The below images are from Eds Book Landscape Britain 2010, I love the fact that what he sees is what you get , no filters a pure natural photograph something that I will endeavour to do, as then, you can see the real beauty of what is around you.I feel that his photography is amazing!!

I have taken a picture similar to the avenue of limes myself at Calke Abbey and will be going back at various times of the year to create different coloured shots.

Avenue of Limes, Nottinghamshire

 

Avenue of Limes, Nottinghamshire.

My Attempt- Calke Abbey.