Earth, Water, Sky: The Magic Of Lake Superior

Craig Blacklock uses the camera to explore the natural world and create images that inform, educate and inspire

Jim Clark

Published August 1, 2007

Light—the essential ingredient for all photography. To capture the true essence of natural illumination, a photographer has to be able to read it, know its personality and quality, and translate it effectively on film or flash card. But while light is necessary for all photography, the landscape photographer has the extra challenge of featuring the elements of earth, sky and water.

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