Ian Plant is an American outdoor photographer and writer.

Ian’s approach to landscape photography is profound, yet humble.

[pullquote] Photographers pride themselves on their ability to “pre-visualize” a scene, taking a random jumble of elements and bending Nature itself by the sheer force of their will to create a pleasing composition. Truth be told, more often than not Nature is the one doing all the work; we just show up to make a record of the event. When something truly magnificent happens, how much credit can we really claim? The best nature photographers are almost invariably the ones who spend the most time in the field, simply waiting for magical moments to happen. The most we can hope to do is avoid making a mess of the wonder that is occasionally served up to us on a silver platter. [/pullquote]

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We can enjoy sceneries that both have the technical mastery and reflect the patience Ian has to wait for the right moment.

It is also a great journey through places that many people would not visit within their lifetime. Personally, I always enjoyed reading the story behind the pictures and with Ian, you will really enter that backstage story and maybe glimpse the true beauty of his pictures.

If you’re a photographer yourself, consider buying his latest ebook “Chasing the light”. Not only it has a low price (5$) but offers great advices on light and scenery composition. And if you’re not interested in the photography tips, you can still enjoy Ian’s beautiful photography in A4 format.

All images posted here are from Ian Plant.