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Author
Language
English
Description
"This lavish coffee-table book traces the history of photography from the first black and white images to celebrated examples of 21st-century digital photography. Photography celebrates the most iconic photographs of the past 200 years and includes more than 50 biographies of the most famous photographers, explaining how they pushed the bounds of the medium. It also showcases examples of the extraordinary cameras that photographers experimented with,...
Author
Publisher
National geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this dazzling book of visual wonders, National Geographic reveals a world very few will have the chance to see for themselves. Shot by some of the world's finest photographers, Rarely Seen features striking images of places, events, natural phenomena, and manmade heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. It's all here: 30,000-year-old cave art sealed from the public; animals that are among the last of their species on Earth; volcanic lightning; giant...
Author
Publisher
Focal
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Inspiration is not a far-flung concept, out of reach to all but a few great artists, nor is it a matter of chance. As a photographer it's possible to train your mind to see the creative possibilities in any situation. Featuring the pioneering work of author Brooke Shaden and a selection of carefully chosen contributing photographers, this book provides the perfect balance of insight and instruction to help you find inspiration whenever you need...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"This book teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to the natural inspiration of your surroundings. Filled with practical exercises, photographic assignments, and techniques for working with texture, light, and color, this book offers a system...
Author
Publisher
Interweave Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"With The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos, you'll learn that you don't need expensive equipment and a professional photo studio to get quality results. Get simple, practical advice presented with the crafter in mind. Inside you'll find the most important fundamentals, including equipment advice, camera settings, composition and styling, evaluation of common problems, answers to frequently asked questions, and practitioner spotlighting. After...