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FIGURE 10-1 Cow parsnip and the Maroon Bells, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Aspen, Colorado

10 The Psychology of the Compelling Landscape

For some photographers, making images that satisfy only themselves is enough. Others define success to mean accolades from friends and family. For professional landscape photographers, of course, the most critical measure of success is sales. It’s not enough to make images that capture their visual peak experiences in a way that satisfies only them. Pros must make images that speak to a wider audience. That’s easier said than done. Even highly experienced photographers find it very difficult to predict ...

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