Strong landscape photographs are built on more than beautiful scenery—they rely on thoughtful composition that draws the viewer into the image. Choosing the Right Foreground by renowned landscape photographer David Johnston is a practical training program from Outdoor Photography Guide that teaches you how to identify, evaluate, and use foreground elements to create photographs with greater depth, balance, and visual impact.
In this comprehensive lesson, David Johnston explains why the foreground is one of the most important components of successful landscape photography. Rather than simply pointing your camera at a stunning vista, you’ll learn how to build a complete composition from the front of the frame to the distant background. Through real-world examples and field demonstrations, you’ll discover how carefully selected foreground elements can lead the viewer’s eye, strengthen storytelling, and transform an ordinary landscape into a compelling image.
