If we are making generalizations then it should be stated that many landscape photographers have a deep connection with the concept of wilderness and protection. It could be argued that that Ansel's success was do in part to his involvement with the Sierra Club. Of course this is just a trick question to trap all of us. Instead, I would say landscape photographers do what they do because that is what they do. No, not everyone likes landscapes. However, if you look in local homes of people who live near places such as Yosemite, you inevitably will find some landscape photographs. And today more than ever, it has a role in reminding us of what is important - the preservation of natural places. Landscapes are not always static for the person taking the photograph. I have often joked that Yoga is a prerequisite to properly positioning your camera. And yes landscapes are static and boring if we don't relate to them just like anything else.
