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\n\t\t\t\"Alex\t\t\t

Alex Noriega<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

I have to say, it feels good to be crowned the 2016 US Landscape Photographer of the Year. Before this, I had only entered one competition, but this year I entered US LPOTY<\/a> and the 2016 Epson International Pano Awards<\/a>, and happened to win both.<\/p>\n

People often wonder what the real benefit of entering photography competitions is and for me, first and foremost, that benefit takes the form of the cash prizes.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t get me wrong \u2013 I\u2019m not a materialistic person. I\u2019m not the kind of guy who\u2019s going to rush out and spend all the winnings on \u2018stuff\u2019. I see money as freedom \u2013 freedom to go on adventures and create images.<\/p>\n

On another level, a contest such as US LPOTY also brings a lot of exposure on social media, so that is an obvious business benefit, and I always like my work being seen by more people.<\/p>\n

Winning landscapes<\/h3>\n

The shot of mine that took the top prize of the 2016 US LPOTY competition shows the sunrise illuminating Mount Rainier as it rises above low clouds, seen from high above Tipsoo Lake, Washington state.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Mount<\/a>\t\t\t

Alex\u2019s US Landscape Photographer of the Year image of Mount Rainier in Washington<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

I\u2019m very familiar with Mount Rainier and its different aspects, and I knew that I liked the heavily glaciated east side, and the autumn tundra foliage to be found on the ground. Plus, you\u2019ve got the craggy midground with its propensity to be filled with low clouds.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t want a straight reflection shot lacking a midground, so I hiked high above the lakes and used a longer focal length (35mm). There was one precise spot I found to stand where the lake would reflect the mountain, and the whole scene was cradled symmetrically by the rows of trees, while showing off the foliage in the foreground.<\/p>\n

The fog and light are what made the shot, giving the image a clear hierarchy and sense of depth. I wanted that early light on the highly reflective east-facing glaciers on the mountain, so I knew a sunrise would be superior. Even if something amazing happened at sunset, it would merely be a silhouette of the mountain against the backlit sky.<\/p>\n

What makes a successful landscape image tends to vary from photographer to photographer.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Utah.<\/a>\t\t\t

One of Alex’s winning\u00a0images from the 2016 Epson International Pano Awards \u2013 taken in Utah<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

On a very basic level, I want to instil some sort of emotion in the viewer. Often that reaction is \u2018I want to be there\u2019, but that generally happens with wider scenes with a real sense of place. Maybe it\u2019s just a sense of wonder about the size of the landscape or the realisation of how long it took to form.<\/p>\n

Landscapes can show us how small we are, or inspire us to get out and explore our world, rather than sitting in front of glowing rectangles all day. If we\u2019re talking about a tighter abstract-type image, maybe the goal is to confuse the viewer, and keep them guessing at what exactly they\u2019re looking at, while still being visually pleasing and interesting.<\/p>\n

Finding your style<\/h3>\n

Looking back at everything I\u2019ve learned so far, I think perhaps the most valuable lesson I\u2019ve learned is to find my own voice.<\/p>\n

The work I care least about (and have purged from my portfolios as I continually curate) is the work where I was attempting to emulate other artists. That\u2019s a good way to learn, but eventually you\u2019ve got to have your own style, and your own purpose and drive to make the images other than \u2018someone else shot that and it\u2019s pretty, so I should do it too\u2019.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Mount<\/a>\t\t\t

A shot from Mount Rainier, Washington<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

When I\u2019ve attempted to emulate others, or had tunnel vision for a certain type of image, that\u2019s when I\u2019ve found myself fail. It\u2019s easy and lazy to go and grab an image you\u2019ve seen before, but it\u2019s much more difficult to find something original.<\/p>\n

Sure, blend your influences and take bits and pieces from the artists you love, but make your own product out of it. Whenever I\u2019ve failed to be original, after I realise my mistake, it gives me the inspiration to go back and try again to find my own unique interpretation of a place.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment. A lot of people new to photography, as with many forms of technology or art, are afraid to try things that might not be \u2018correct\u2019. Don\u2019t worry about being proper from the start. Just try a lot of different things as they come to you. You\u2019ll have plenty of time to learn the \u2018rules\u2019, to the extent that they even actually exist.<\/p>\n

Looking for locations<\/h3>\n

Research is a pretty key factor when you\u2019re thinking of going out to shoot landscape photographs.<\/p>\n

Google Images is a nice resource for tourist snapshots of an area, allowing you to see the possibilities for fine art images. I\u2019ve recently tried to avoid seeing other photographers\u2019 images of an area before visiting, so that I don\u2019t get tunnel vision about what not to copy or about what works at the location.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Mount<\/a>\t\t\t

A close-up of the foliage found around Mount Rainier<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

For what I\u2019ve been working on lately, Google Earth and hiking books have been a good start. Really, you just need to show up somewhere once you decide on a place, and start looking.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Grand<\/a>\t\t\t

Grand Canyon, Arizona<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

When I\u2019m researching a location, the first thing I look for is solitude. I\u2019m done shooting the same thing as others and jockeying tripod legs, unless it\u2019s my friends or clients along with me. I do my best work when I\u2019m alone and I can really explore and concentrate without getting in anyone\u2019s way, or vice versa.<\/p>\n

Next, I\u2019m looking for possibilities for composition \u2013 just interesting attributes of the landscape to work with (see the Mount Rainier image). If you look at a place like an overlook at the Grand Canyon, sure, that\u2019s an amazing view.<\/p>\n

But there aren\u2019t tons of possibilities, as you aren\u2019t able to change your perspective much, and the scene is so dependent on conditions. I like places that have something to work with in any type of light; both small and large scenes.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Mount<\/a>\t\t\t

Another of Alex\u2019s images from the 2016 Epson International Pano Awards \u2013 Mount Whitney, California<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

In terms of light, I\u2019m not that big a fan of spring and summer. I\u2019m much more drawn to autumn and winter scenes. Snow can be so amazing, as is autumn foliage, and especially if you get the two combined.<\/p>\n

For light, you won\u2019t find many blazing sunsets or sunrises in my portfolio. I love golden, dappled storm light with a dark sky as a backdrop. Fog is always a favourite, too, as it gives many scenes depth.<\/p>\n

Alex’s kit choice<\/h3>\n

The lens that I\u2019ve been using a lot of recently is the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f\/4G ED VR<\/span> on a Nikon D600<\/a> camera. I seem to be using that a lot more than my wider lenses. I find it more difficult to come up with something that doesn\u2019t feel formulaic with the wideangles. I\u2019ve been excluding skies altogether in a lot of my recent photography.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\"Nikon\t\t\t

Nikon D600<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Accessories wise, I\u2019m a photographer who tends to travel light. I don\u2019t really use filters or accessories. I usually just have the camera, lens and a Really Right Stuff TQC-14 tripod. I couldn\u2019t do without an L-plate on the camera, but that\u2019s part of the main tripod support system and not a mere accessory. I also use a shutter release\/remote, but using a two- or five-second timer is just as effective in most cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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