'WOODLANDS' By Hans Strand

Foreword: By Martin rak

ISBN: 978-1-9193578-4-3

Photographing forests and trees is perhaps the most complex challenge a landscape photographer can undertake. Forests are, by their very nature, places of untamed chaos. Finding compositions that truly work therefore requires both imagination and precision. To photograph a forest, you must become one with it. You must become a hunter armed with a camera rather than a rifle. The chaos that at first seems impossible to organize can, like the Gordian Knot, suddenly unravel when your senses are tuned to the right frequency. More often than not, it takes time to absorb the forest and understand its geometry. It is this geometry—its lines, shapes, and relationships—that must be mastered within the four corners of the frame. For me, those four corners form the foundation of a strong composition. They should be free from elements with excessive visual weight, such as bright highlights or deep shadows that disrupt the harmony of the image. A pale branch protruding into one corner instantly becomes an eye magnet, upsetting the balance. I therefore pay meticulous attention to the corners whenever I photograph. The most effective corners are short diagonals that gently lead the viewer’s eye into the image. They guide the gaze while giving the composition stability.

Hans Strand - August 2026

*Please note this is a Preorder, anticipated delivery - September /October 2026.

Book Spec

Printed in Bath, UK

Hardback

200mm x 250mm Portait

Cover: Printed Picture Cover

Text: 88 Pages Fedrigoni Symbol Freelife Satin 170gsm

End Papers: Colorplan

Thread Sewn & Casebound

FSC® Certified and Printed using 100% Renewable Energy

Please note: Cover and Spreads are for illustration purposes only and may change.

Taxes and customs
When ordering goods for delivery you may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once the goods reach the destination. Any such additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you. We have no control over import duties and taxes and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country. Please contact your local customs office for further information.

Important Delivery Info:

For international orders please ensure you add your Phone number to your order as you will receive tracking info and it helps with any delivery issues.

Please scroll down for full information about our Editions