Question

Ansel Adams said, “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.”

What does he mean by this?
How does this apply to landscape photographs?
Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

Answer 1

He means that for a person there is always, Always a better side and angle to maximize the attractiveness of the subject.
The same can also be said for a tree or a flower or a mountain.
If you look at a flower from one angle it might not be open as much, but move a few inches above/around it and it changes into something more beautiful. Lighting also helps. And there's nothing better than natural light!
I have modeled professionally for many years and have seen this to be Very true. So I agree very much!
Hope this helps

Answer 2

What does he mean by this?

What Adams implies in this statement is that the quality of a photograph depends heavily on the angle from which you take it. Therefore, he implies that the perspective of the photographer on a particular object is much more important for the quality of a picture than the object being photographed or even the skill of the photographer.

How does this apply to landscape photographs?

This is particularly important when photographing landscapes. When taking a picture of a landscape, it is impossible to change the object of the photograph itself. However, what we are able to do is move the angle from which we take the photograph.

Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

I agree with him, because almost any object can be the subject of a good photograph. Sometimes, the best photographs are those that show mundane objects and landscapes but are taken from a perspective that is special or unusual.