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The Elements of Photography: Understanding and Creating Sophisticated Images
Photography is a complex craft. Some excel at the technical side of image-making, focusing perfectly on the subject, releasing the shutter at just the right moment and making exposures with the precise amount of light. Others are artists and storytellers, capturing a fleeting moment in time which inspires a viewer to gaze upon an image and ponder its meaning. The best photographers are masters of both.
In this highly visual, informative book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual
.the photographic frame and its borders
.quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens
.shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion
.the physical media used to create the aggregate image
Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.
In this highly visual, informative book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual
.the photographic frame and its borders
.quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens
.shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion
.the physical media used to create the aggregate image
Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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January 12, 2011
It is an excellent visual exploration of photography.
الكتاب عبارة عن قراءة لـ الفوتوغرافية والمدرّبه أنجيلا فارس لأعمال أكثر من ٤٠ فنان وأكثر من ٣٠٠ صورة واستكشاف جماليتها في أربع عناصر قسمتهم لأربع فصول ، وهي :
Chapter 1, "Framing and Borders,"
Chapter 2, "Focus: Apertures, Lenses, and Depth of Field,"
Chapter 3, "Shutter Speeds: Time and Motion,"
Chapter 4, "Materials and Processes: The Aggregate Image,"
.استمتعت بقرأته للمره الثانية كـ كتاب ( طاولة قهوة ) رافقني خلال الفترة الماضية
الكتاب عبارة عن قراءة لـ الفوتوغرافية والمدرّبه أنجيلا فارس لأعمال أكثر من ٤٠ فنان وأكثر من ٣٠٠ صورة واستكشاف جماليتها في أربع عناصر قسمتهم لأربع فصول ، وهي :
Chapter 1, "Framing and Borders,"
Chapter 2, "Focus: Apertures, Lenses, and Depth of Field,"
Chapter 3, "Shutter Speeds: Time and Motion,"
Chapter 4, "Materials and Processes: The Aggregate Image,"
.استمتعت بقرأته للمره الثانية كـ كتاب ( طاولة قهوة ) رافقني خلال الفترة الماضية
April 20, 2012
Banyak cara untuk mempelajari Photography,,
Belt memberikan alternative pendekatan yang revolusioner,,
Chapter 1, "Framing and Borders,"
Chapter 2, "Focus: Apertures, Lenses, and Depth of Field,"
Chapter 3, "Shutter Speeds: Time and Motion,"
Chapter 4, "Materials and Processes: The Aggregate Image,"
Belt memberikan alternative pendekatan yang revolusioner,,
Chapter 1, "Framing and Borders,"
Chapter 2, "Focus: Apertures, Lenses, and Depth of Field,"
Chapter 3, "Shutter Speeds: Time and Motion,"
Chapter 4, "Materials and Processes: The Aggregate Image,"
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July 12, 2014Gives good insights on the basics of photography.
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