The term, Urban, in Urban Landscapes, I use to describe images that include anything that is made by the hand of humans. I love landscape photography, and I generally understand that to refer to grand scenics and vistas of the land and wilderness. There is, however, a whole arena of photography that includes the urban living spaces that make up so much of the lives we lead - landscapes, if |
you will, that include touches of our handiwork. I include the image of a country road in this category because of the road, telephone poles, and barbwire fencing that meander through the image, so urban isn't just a reference to life in the city. That's because I'm really a country boy at heart...
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