Nature & Travel artistic photography
The latest articles from my blog
The mistake of wanting to photograph everything: learning to choose to see better
Wanting to photograph everything is one of the most common pitfalls in photography. By trying to capture too much, we sometimes end up losing the essential: intention, composition, and the power of the gaze. Learning to choose, slow down, and take fewer but better photographs allows for the creation of more personal, more readable, and more coherent images.
The physiology of the eye in photography: naturally guiding the gaze
Understanding the physiology of the eye allows for better composition, development and prioritisation of a photograph. Contrast, sharpness, colour, faces, density: discover why certain images immediately catch the eye.
Developing your photographic eye: when technique is no longer enough
Mastering technique is essential in photography. However, at a certain point, it's no longer the sole driver of progress. To create stronger, more coherent, and more personal images, you need to develop your photographic eye...
How to choose a picture for your wall?
Choosing a photo for your wall is not just about filling an empty space. It's about finding an image that dialogues with your interior, your light, and your sensibility. Colours, format, atmosphere, emotion: here are some pointers for choosing a wall photo that you'll truly live with every day.
Why is slowness a strength in nature and travel photography?
What if slowing down was one of the greatest levers for better photography? In nature and when travelling, slowness refines the eye, clarifies composition and even extends its effects in post-production, where taking the time to re-examine an image often prevents over-processing it.
Who is Dragonstreet Photography?
I'm David Vercruysse, an artist photographer living in France, near Provins in the Seine et Marne region. Through my photographs, I aim to move, challenge and encourage the viewer to open up, to create a feeling of fulfilment and inner peace, and a relationship with nature.
