SUMMARY
Landscape photographer Craig Roberts suggests a bias exists in the genre, with most images focusing on popular, over-photographed locations. He presents nine reasons why he deliberately seeks out 'ugly' or overlooked scenes, emphasizing that shooting locally and consistently builds a more diverse portfolio. Roberts contends that photographing less glamorous subjects forces stronger compositional decisions and leads to more original work than replicating popular views.
TAKEAWAYS
Many landscape photographers focus on overused 'honeypot' locations.
Shooting overlooked or 'ugly' scenes fosters originality.
Consistent shooting of local, unglamorous spots builds a diverse portfolio.
Challenging subjects demand stronger compositional skills than ready-made views.