Contains images taken by the multi-award-winning macro photographer Ross Hoddinott, who showcases his particular talent with a collection of close-up images. Written for those new to both digital and macro photography, this title covers everything from equipment, techniques and subjects.
“Exposure is the heartbeat of photography… If you try to overlook this key fundamental, your photography will never realize its full creative potential.” That’s the compelling message of this extraordinary tutorial. It explains why automatic settings limit the digital camera’s artistic possibilities, and shows with a gallery of spectacular examples how technically “incorrect” exposures achieve dramatic effects—creating bold silhouettes or blazing highlights, manipulating depth of field, blurring to give the sense of motion, or freezing fast action. This exhaustive state-of-the-art manual covers all aspects of its subject, from the basics of metering and the use of flash and filters, to the four-thirds system and exposure in the digital darkroom.
Showcases the principles of composition and aesthetic design, with numerous examples to illustrate the compositional points being discussed There are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth. This guide assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics - such as correct exposure, filtration, and sharpness - and concentrates on the "heart and soul" of landscape photography: the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. While technique is not ignored, the emphasis is on how it impacts on the aesthetics of the image - for example, using filtration to enhance the mood of a scene rather than simply to balance the extremes of contrast. Because of the nature of the subject matter, this is very much a picture-led book, with numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed. At the back of the book there will be thumbnails of all the pictures used, with a summary of the technical details - camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, filtration - to ensure that those who crave technical information are not disappointed.
This comprehensive guide covers everything needed to create stunning images, including selecting the right cameras, lenses, and accessories. It offers valuable insights on essential techniques such as lighting, exposure, shutter speed, and composition. Additionally, it delves into post-production methods, ensuring readers have the skills to enhance their photography from start to finish.
Two leading landscape photographers share their wealth of experience and teaching skills in this lavishly illustrated workshop-in-a-book. From landscape essentials, such as composition and filtration, to post-processing and printing, and including assignments to help readers turn theory into practice, The Landscape Photography Workshop is an indispensable guide for anyone who dreams of taking their landscape shots from adequate to awe-inspiring.
The series offers a structured year-long journey with prompts designed to enhance photographic skills and creativity. Each prompt encourages photographers to explore new techniques and perspectives, fostering growth and development in their craft. Ideal for both beginners and experienced photographers, it serves as a guide to refine one's artistic vision and expand their portfolio.
This book on photographic filters for the digital age explains when and how to use traditional hardware filters, and how to achieve the same effects with software; explores the creative possibilities of using filters, including digital filter effects that were impossible on film; and includes comprehensive advice on choosing a filtering system, polarizing filters, white balance, neutral density filters, graduated filters, soft-focus filters and close-up dioptres, as well as in-computer correction, enhancement and special effects.
Designed for wildlife photography enthusiasts, this workshop book allows readers to enhance their skills at their own pace. It caters to all expertise levels and includes practical assignments to facilitate hands-on learning. Additionally, it addresses common questions, providing valuable insights to improve photography techniques and capture stunning wildlife images.
The Wildlife Photography Workshop is a practical course written by two leading photographers who share their expert guidance and technical knowledge for photographing birds, mammals, plant life and close-up subjects such as insects.
Wielu z nas, kupując swą pierwszą lustrzankę, zastanawia się, jak najlepiej ją wykorzystać. Mimo że zmieniliśmy sprzęt fotograficzny na lepszy, zdjęcia często nie są tak dobre, jakbyśmy tego oczekiwali. Poradnik fotograficzny odkrywa przed nami możliwości wsp�łczesnych aparat�w cyfrowych, prezentuje, jak zastosować teorię w praktyce, by powstały niesamowite, przykuwające wzrok zdjęcia. W książce znajdziemy: - om�wienie podstaw ekspozycji oraz ustawień aparat�w cyfrowych - przykładowe zdjęcia tematyczne i abstrakcyjne oraz opis ich wykonania - sposoby radzenia sobie ze światłem zastanym (jego jakością, ilością oraz kontrastem) i sztucznym - porady, jak korzystać z wewnętrznych i zewnętrznych lamp błyskowych - wskaz�wki co do użycia filtr�w fotograficznych. zar�wno tych wykorzystywanych bezpośrednio na aparacie, jak i w cyfrowej ciemni - sposoby obrabiania zdjęć Fotografia to wyjątkowa dziedzina sztuki. Wymaga bowiem zar�wno wrażliwości artystycznej, jak i umiejętności technicznych. Najlepsze nawet pomysły nie mają szans na realizację, jeśli fotograf nie wie, jak korzystać z aparatu. Poradnik fotograficzny Rossa Hoddinotta to książka w prosty, zrozumiały i wyczerpujący spos�b przedstawiająca wszystkie techniczne aspekty wsp�łczesnej fotografii. Można dzięki niej naprawdę zrozumieć, jak wyb�r ustawień aparatu czy obiektywu wpływa na estetykę obrazu. Niech Państwa nie zwiedzie jej niewielka objętość. Lista om�wionych tu temat�w jest kompletna ? autor zaczyna od wprowadzenia w podstawy ekspozycji, kończy zaś na cyfrowej obr�bce zdjęć. Trudno dziś na rynku o bardziej przejrzysty podręcznik. Nie tylko dla początkujących. Wojciech Tkaczyńsk i Ross Hoddinott jest jednym z czołowych fotograf�w w Wielkiej Brytanii. Swoje zdjęcia publikuje w wielumagazynach, między innymi w ?Outdoor Photography?, ?Digital SLR Photography?, ?BBC Wildlife?. Poradnik fotograficzny to jego piąta książka o tematyce fotograficznej.
