Open Vs. Closed Landscape Photos

Open Landscape - Landscape Format

Closed Landscape - Landscape Format

Create two photographs in a location with tall buildings or trees using both formats. Create a closed and open landscape at one location. Discuss the different ways we read the resulting images.

In the photo above of Sedona's Red Rocks is a perfect example of open landscape where you can see everything to the landscape. Moreover, in the photo on the right is a closed landscape where you can't see anything past a couple feet.