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Michael Kenna

  Michael Kenna: The Haiku of Landscape Introduction Michael Kenna (born 1953) is a British photographer widely regarded as the most influential landscape photographer of his generation. Famous for his ethereal, black-and-white long exposures, Kenna creates images that function more like haiku poetry than descriptive prose.  His work often features minimalist compositions—solitary trees, abandoned piers, and misty horizons—captured at dawn or deep in the night. Kenna’s practice is defined by patience and a meditative relationship with the land, frequently returning to the same locations for decades to observe the shifting interaction between nature and human-made structures. Camera Gear Used by Michael Kenna Cameras Hasselblad 500CM – Kenna’s definitive tool for nearly 40 years. He typically carries two bodies in his backpack, favoring their mechanical reliability and the iconic 6x6 square format that has become his signature. Hasselblad 500 C/M Holga 120 (GN/GFN) – Despite...