Friday, 21 March 2014

How To Choose Fantasy Landscape Photos

By Linda Cantrell


When people think of fantasy they tend to think of wizards, orcs, elves and so forth. It tends to be a genre that is associated with grand images. This is especially true with the backdrop of fantastical stories. This is probably why fantasy landscape photos are popular with a wide range of people.

Another thing that people tend to think of when they think of fantasy is something for children. Indeed a lot of the great images people tend to think of comes from fairy tales. The term fairy tale tends to evoke an idea of cuteness and something that comes from a cartoon.

In some cases this may come from the original sources. Some authors would create maps and illustrations in order to further make the reader feel part of their world. Over time this has influenced people to draw, paint and use editing software in order to create wonderfully realistic landscapes that are part of a fantasy world.

A photo does not necessarily have to come from a literary source. There are numerous official merchandise pictures that you can get that show off the landscapes based on the films, television series and books that they are featured in. For fans this is often something special in addition to the more usual forms of merchandise you can get.

By contrast there are also images based on lighter images. Grand castles, mountain ranges and so forth may exist in real life and look grand in and of themselves. In fantasy these become more exaggerated, their features becoming more distinct. These are the places that are backdrops to grand stories so it is only right that they are iconic in and of themselves.

A lot of people want to own images based on the television shows, books and so on that they are a fan of. There are numerous websites where you can get official artwork. This allows people to display images based on the titles they love in their own home, something distinct to add to the more typical forms of merchandise that people own.

Equally there are artists that use photo manipulation software to create their own fantastical worlds that can be very distinctive and imaginative. As people become more aware of these artists they often become sought after in their own right. Some may sell their work exclusively through the internet while others may sell their work through galleries and conventions. This is why it is worth looking through a wide range of sources so that you can see a number of different images from numerous artists.

It is also worth finding feedback forums online. Talking with fantasy enthusiasts about their favourite landscape photos will allow you to learn more about the best ones available and where to find them. It may be possible to find the next big fantasy artist or simply find images that you will love and want to share. Use your regular search engine in order to find images as well as finding out more about the stories behind those images and the artists that made them.




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