Full Frame
Full Frame

Author: David Noton

Publisher: David & Charles Publishers

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 9780715336144

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Taking ten varying locations, from snowy mountain peaks to coastline, bustling Asian markets to idyllic paradise islands, the author reveals photography tips on how he sets about capturing the essence of a location, explains his creative process and reveals the secrets that make his work so widely admired.|Inspirational landscape and travel photography from master photographer David Noton. Learn the secrets of breathtaking photography in stunning locations from one of the world's best-known experts in the field. Follow David's journey across a wide geographical range - from exotic far-flung places to those closer to home - and share the challenges he experiences along the way. His friendly and very readable style captures the atmosphere of each location as successfully as the beautiful photographs: 'the light is to die for; crystal clear, golden and pure at this altitude. It feels like all of South America is spread out below; Lake Titicaca sparkles, the altiplano stretches away to the south, and the snowy mass of the Andes rears up to the east as the sun sets over Peru'. This book is a veritable feast of extraordinary photography and high quality printing showcases David's peerless techniques. It is also a very practical guide as the exciting and informative text gives invaluable insight into producing your own images. David has provided very useful shooting advice and essential technical information. He also explains professional post-production techniques. This is a companion volume to Waiting for the Light, another wonderful, evocative and inspirational exploration of David Noton's photography.

Nikon Lenses
Nikon Lenses

Author: Jerod Foster

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2014-11-25

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 0133904237

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You own a Nikon DSLR, but which Nikon (Nikkor) lens is best for your shooting style and your budget? This guide by pro photographer Jerod Foster will help you learn the features of Nikon lenses to capturevthe stunning pictures you want for a price that matches your needs. Foster starts with the basics of using lenses in the Nikon lineup–from kit, to prime, to wide angle, to telephoto, to zoom, and more. Whether it’s portraits, landscapes, sports, travel, or night photography, you will have a better understanding of the different Nikon lenses and your choices for investing in them. In this guide you will: Master the key camera features that relate to lenses–depth of field, perspective, and vibration reduction Learn the difference between full frame versus cropped sensors and how they affect specific lenses Understand best practices for maintaining your lenses and for taking better pictures Accessorize your Nikon lenses with lens rigs, extenders, and other add-on equipment Minimize lens flaws such as distortion and chromatic aberration in post processing with Lightroom Grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers will help you get the image you want every time you pick up your camera. And once you have the shot, show it off and join the book’s flickr group: www.flickr.com/groups/nikonlenses_fromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Futura 2000
Futura 2000

Author: Magda Danysz

Publisher: Drago (Roma)

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9788898565375

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From the 1980s until today, including backstage images of the artist at work through the decades and his artworks. Catherine Carrie, who photographed Futura and the family over the course of 35 years, sharing it today to illustrate the life and art of one of the greatest artist nowadays. 'As abstract graffiti artist Futura opened doors to a new form of creativity, paving the road for the most important art movement of the century to blossom. His contribution and the way he inspired then generations of street artists turned him into an American legend. A legend who's very much alive and whose family spirit and values have never change, making him also one of the most gracious artists to work with' adds gallery owner Magda Danysz who has met with Futura in 1991 in her teenage years and has written numerous text about Futura's art.

Digital Masters
Digital Masters

Author: Michael Clark

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781600595196

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Within the Frame
Within the Frame

Author: David duChemin

Publisher: New Riders

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 032171685X

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Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding, chasing, and expressing your vision with a camera to your eye. Vision leads to passion, and passion is a cornerstone of great photography. With it, photographs draw the eye in and create an emotional experience. Without it, a photograph is often not worth—and can’t capture—a viewer’s attention. Both instructional and inspirational, Within the Frame helps you on your photographic journey to make better images of the places and people you love, whether they are around the world or in your own backyard. duChemin covers how to tell stories, and the technology and tools we have at our disposal in order to tell those narratives. Most importantly, he stresses the crucial theme of vision when it comes to photographing people, places, and cultures—and he helps you cultivate and find your own vision, and then fit it within the frame.

Tony Northrup's Photography Buying Guide
Tony Northrup's Photography Buying Guide

Author: Tony Northrup

Publisher: Tony Northrup

Published: 2014-11-26

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0988263424

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If you're a beginner photographer, this book can save you hundreds of dollars. If you're a seasoned pro, it can save you thousands. With access to over 16 HOURS of online video, this book helps you choose the best equipment for your budget and style of photography. In this book, award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup explains explains what all your camera, flash, lens, and tripod features do, as well as which are worth paying for and which you can simply skip. Tony provides information specific to your style of photography, whether you're a casual photographer or you're serious about portraits, landscapes, sports, wildlife, weddings, or even macro. For the casual reader, Tony provides quick recommendations to allow you to get the best gear for your budget, without spending days researching. If you love camera gear, you'll be able to dive into 200 pages of detailed information covering Nikon, Canon, Sony, Micro Four-Thirds, Olympus, Samsung, Leica, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Fuji, Pentax, Tamron, Sigma, Yongnuo, PocketWizard, Phottix, Pixel King, and many other manufacturers. Camera technology changes fast, and this book keeps up. Tony updates this book several times per year, and buying the book gives you a lifetime subscription to the updated content. You'll always have an up-to-date reference on camera gear right at your fingertips. Here are just some of the topics covered in the book: What should my first camera be?Which lens should I buy?Should I buy Canon, Nikon, or Sony?Is a mirrorless camera or a DSLR better for me?Do I need a full frame camera?Is it safe to buy generic lenses and flashes?What's the best landscape photography gear?Which portrait lens and flash should I buy?What gear do I need to photograph a wedding?How can I get great wildlife shots on a budget?Which sports photography equipment should I purchase?Should I buy zooms or primes?Is image stabilization worth the extra cost?Which type of tripod should I buy?Which wireless flash system is the best for my budget?How can I save money by buying used?What kind of computer should I get for photo editing?What studio lighting equipment should I buy?When you buy this book, you'll be able to immediately read the book online. You'll also be able to download it in PDF, .mobi, and .epub formats--every popular format for your computer, tablet, smartphone, or eReader!

Understanding Digital Cameras
Understanding Digital Cameras

Author: Jon Tarrant

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-02-16

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1136105107

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Understanding Digital Cameras will help you to: * Choose the right camera, lens and output option to capture the perfect image * Develop great technique, whatever your style or subject matter * Be inspired! Showcasing a wide range of images, plus the work and insights of guest photographers This key resource for all photographers will help you get the very best from today's sophisticated digital cameras. Discover which type of camera, lens, lighting and printer is right for you with clear explanations and close-ups of camera settings and menus. A key tool to improve your photography is to see comparison images side by side. Tarrant shoots the same scene with different equipment or a different approach, to show exactly what a camera and technique can or can't do. He also shows you images that haven't worked - and explains precisely why. In this book you will learn essential photographic techniques, before moving on to specific genres: people, nature, action shots and working in the studio. Detailed captions throughout explain which camera and lens was used for each shot and highlight key factors in getting the right exposure, lighting and composition. There is an essential troubleshooting guide to printing errors such as smudges, lines and colour casts. Discover how to produce fine art prints and optimize images for the Web. Plus key technical information on digital and optical quality and colour management. Packed with tips, clear explanations, with all photography terms defined, box outs with key information, and showcasing a wide range of image styles and subjects, this book (and a camera!), is all you need to start creating great images! Jon Tarrant has spent many years as an award-winning professional photographer and much-published photographic writer. He is former editor of the British Journal of Photography, to which he still contributes, and of Professional Photographer and HotShoe International magazines.

High Performance Switches and Routers
High Performance Switches and Routers

Author: H. Jonathan Chao

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-04-27

Total Pages: 633

ISBN-13: 0470113944

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As Internet traffic grows and demands for quality of service become stringent, researchers and engineers can turn to this go-to guide for tested and proven solutions. This text presents the latest developments in high performance switches and routers, coupled with step-by-step design guidance and more than 550 figures and examples to enable readers to grasp all the theories and algorithms used for design and implementation.

Digital Photography: Essential Skills
Digital Photography: Essential Skills

Author: Mark Galer

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1136101497

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Looking to take your photography to the next level? Need guidance on the basics, from choosing cameras to perfecting capture, managing files, editing images and developing a creative, critical eye? Packed with quality images to inspire and enthuse, Digital Photography: Essential Skills takes a refreshingly practical, focused approach to cover exactly what you need to know develop a creative, competent style and a seamless photography workflow. As a working photographer and teaching lecturer, Mark Galer is the perfect guide to take you through the skills and knowledge needed to take fantastic images. Now updated to cover file management and editing in Lightroom, Adobe's popular workflow software, for a stream-lined process from capture to output.

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes
Basic Photographic Materials and Processes

Author: Nanette L. Salvaggio

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-09-23

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1351721305

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Basic Photographic Materials and Processes describes the three crucial stages of creating the perfect photograph—capture, processing and output—by providing a thorough technical investigation of modern, applied photographic technologies. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to explore digital image capture, processing and output. It covers a wide range of topics including: the scientific principles of measuring and recording light, the inner workings of digital cameras, image processing concepts, color management and photographic output to screen and print media. With these topics come in-depth discussions of extending dynamic range, image histograms, camera characterization, display capabilities, printer and paper technologies. It also includes applied exercises that provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the material through hands-on experiments and demonstrations, connecting theoretical concepts to real-world use. This comprehensive text provides photography students, educators and working professionals with the technical knowledge required to successfully create images and manage digital photographic assets. It is an essential resource for mastering the technical craft of photography.