William Neill

In this episode of Biblioscapes In Discussion I am joined by William Neill to discuss his work and his books, Light on the Landscape and Photographer A Retrospective.

The reason I photograph is to experience the beauty of Nature, of wild places. I explore the essential elements of rock and tree, of cloud and rushing water to discover the magic and mystery of the landscape. My search for beauty is a passionate and idealistic one. It is the spirit of the land I seek - be it in a small piece of urban wildness or in a vast wilderness. Rachel Carson, in her book The Sense of Wonder, writes, "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."

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We also discussed a selection of William’s favourite books from his own bookshelf…

Voyage of the Eye… Brett Weston
Meditations in Light… Paul Caponigro
Landscape… Paul Caponigro
Cape Light… Joel Meyerowitz
1976-1988… Michael Kenna
The Creation… Ernst Haas

You can see more of William’s work on his website and find him on Instagram and Twitter. His recent book Light on the Landscape is available from Beyond Words in the UK and a Special Edition is available via his website.

Euan RossAugust 5, 2021