PART 5 Local landscapes

Many of us have the idea that shooting landscapes means travelling somewhere else: somewhere with mountains and lakes, or criss-crossed with a lattice of dry stone walls. Wherever your ideal landscape environment might be, it’s always somewhere more exotic than the familiar surroundings on your doorstep. But start seeing your nearest rural area as a landscaper’s honeypot and everything changes, and you can get to the best spots quickly whenever the light’s in your favour.