An inspired tour of the world's prettiest landscapes, with lessons on how to capture their essence when immortalizing them.

Photographing landscapes can be difficult. The spectacle of a natural or man-made monument and the feelings it inspires can be tricky to express in two dimensions. Finding and understanding the right vantage point from which to do it justice, picking the time, day, lighting, and season, composing the scene and framing it–all these steps are vital to success in this subtle discipline. The author's experience and his clear explanations guide readers smoothly toward a better understanding of the essence of landscapes, helping them make the right choices to bring out their beauty.