MISSION: Plan for the best light and use it to capture beautiful water-themed landscapes
PHOTOGRAPHER: Phil Cooke
LOCATION: Fife, Scotland
KIT USED: Nikon D800, Nikon D300, Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, LEE Filters
WEBSITE: www.philcookeimages.com
INSTAGRAM: @phil_cooke_images
I took up photography by accident about 15 years ago. I was looking for a new hobby and a friend happened to invite me to a local camera club and I absolutely loved it. I’ve tried various genres of photography, however my love of the great outdoors always brings me back to landscapes.
I was part of the Scotland team that won the FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique) World Cup at the 34th Monochrome Print Biennial in 2018 (our theme was trees in winter) and am honoured to be in the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain’s Hall of Fame.
I’ve had my Nikon D800 and D300 for a few years now but have invested in new lenses rather than new camera bodies. I believe that the camera is only as good as the quality of lens it has on it – especially when it comes to landscape photography. I also use neutral density (ND) and graduated ND filters in the field to achieve the exposures I require in-camera.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD G2
The original version broke the mould for ‘trinity' standard zooms. The G2 enhances handling and performance further still
Nikon D500
Nikon's flagship DX-format DSLR is a modern classic. And while it hasn't been out of production for long, it left a hole in Nikon's camera line-up that's never been filled
Laurence Griffiths
With so much sporting action this summer, Laurence Griffiths of Getty Images reveals how to catch every goal at the Euros, details Getty Images' 24/7 Olympics coverage and why he always has a wide-angle ready. Keith Wilson managed to grab him before kick-off...
Ghost town
Adam Waring uses ND filters to subdue the hustle and bustle when shooting busy cities
Creative cities
Experienced travel photographer Matt Higgs provides top tips for stunning shots of city sights
If at first you don't succeed...
Tom travels to the other side of the world to have another go at shooting an elusive image and displays the power of his perseverance
Shoot the summer of sports
Have the Olympics and Euros inspired you to photograph sport? Mike Harris shows you how to score a portfolio of top shots
Osprey & prey
Birds of a feather Gary Jones and Leigh Pugh photograph ospreys from a purpose-built hide
Superzoom lenses
These lenses will have you in for a long stretch, some more than others in the wide-angle to telephoto stakes
Nikon Z 6III
With a revolutionary 'partially stacked' full-frame sensor, the Z 6III fits flagship camera features in an compact enthusiast-level body