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Summary: The Travel Photography Reference
Review: "Spirit of Place" is an OUTSTANDING course on the tools and techniques of travel photography, from one of the most distinguished leaders in the field. Coupled with the Nikon videotape of the same title (available separately), Bob takes the reader into the life, challanges and SOLUTIONS of the difficult craft of photographing the landscapes, culture, architecture and events encountered in travel. I just finished attending Bob's outstanding workshop at the Sante Fe Workshop and this book is true to the class material - an outstanding reference for those of us who were lucky enough to attend, and an excellent substitute for those who cannot. Don't travel with your camera equipment without reading and digesting the pearls that Bob has to offer in "Spirit of Place".
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Summary: The Ultimate Travel Photography Book
Review: As one who has written numerous Book Reviews for photo magazines, I have read all the books on travel photography. This one stands head-and-shoulders above the others.It is the definitive work on this topic by a top pro who makes travel images that are intimate, sensitive to the culture, informed and well-executed: capturing the spirit of the location instead of replicating the postcard views. Highly recommended for photographers of all levels - particularly those who want to make images as a traveler and not merely as a tourist.
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Summary: The book was too basic !
Review: Bob Krist has opened his bag of tricks to reveal his time-tested techniques. Some pros are reluctant to discuss the nitty-gritty details of their methods. Krist gives straight forward, practical advise and tips that amateurs will find invaluable. While the publisher picked a vague, unclear title for the book, the advise inside is well worth the price.
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Summary: Real Pro Reveals Valuable Techniques and Tips
Review: Bob Krist has opened his bag of tricks to reveal his time-tested techniques. Some pros are reluctant to discuss the nitty-gritty details of their methods. Krist gives straight forward, practical advise and tips that amateurs will find invaluable. While the publisher picked a vague, unclear title for the book, the advise inside is well worth the price.
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Summary: Grade A
Review: I collect photography books. To be included in my collection, the books should contain Quality Pictures and it should also teach me to improve my craft. Well, what can I say about "Spirit of Place?" Top of the line! Pictures are awesome and you will learn helpful tips. Buy it!
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Summary: Truly captures what it means to be a travel photographer
Review: I love travel and I love cameras. Unfortunately, as many of us often discover, my photos don't always capture the essence of my travel experience. I know I've been frustrated many times that some quixotic quality of my travels is missing from my photo album. Bob Krist's book has helped me to see that what I am missing is the spirit of place, which of course is different for every location and every traveler. While the book covers the basics of equipment management, shooting decisions and the like, it is less a technical guide and more of a philosophy of travel. His approach to travel informs his approach to travel photography. He seeks to be a "traveler," not a "sightseer," wanting to engage with the culture in which he finds himself. I find this concept to be especially helpful in pinpointing my own disappointment with my photos. While I follow his approach of being a traveler, I have hesitated to capture the people I meet along the way. It's that element I always feel I am missing in my work. He gives some tips and insight into how to begin to approach people to get those great people shots, how to get past the initial fear of offending, and how to handle a situation where you might be refused. Above all, the examples and photoessays speak volumes about how to approach such work. It is clear that Bob Krist is a master in his approach to capturing the essence of a place, whether it be the Jazz Quarter in New Orleans or a blinding snowstorm in Hokkaido. If you are looking for ideas and inspiration to improve the photos you bring back from your next adventure, I'd highly recommend Spirit of Place. (Gwyn is an enthusiastic photographer who, among other things, travels overseas each summer with teenagers as a People to People delegation leader. Yes, teenagers!)
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Summary: Truly captures what it means to be a travel photographer
Review: I love travel and I love cameras. Unfortunately, as many of us often discover, my photos don't always capture the essence of my travel experience. I know I've been frustrated many times that some quixotic quality of my travels is missing from my photo album. Bob Krist's book has helped me to see that what I am missing is the spirit of place, which of course is different for every location and every traveler. While the book covers the basics of equipment management, shooting decisions and the like, it is less a technical guide and more of a philosophy of travel. His approach to travel informs his approach to travel photography. He seeks to be a "traveler," not a "sightseer," wanting to engage with the culture in which he finds himself. I find this concept to be especially helpful in pinpointing my own disappointment with my photos. While I follow his approach of being a traveler, I have hesitated to capture the people I meet along the way. It's that element I always feel I am missing in my work. He gives some tips and insight into how to begin to approach people to get those great people shots, how to get past the initial fear of offending, and how to handle a situation where you might be refused. Above all, the examples and photoessays speak volumes about how to approach such work. It is clear that Bob Krist is a master in his approach to capturing the essence of a place, whether it be the Jazz Quarter in New Orleans or a blinding snowstorm in Hokkaido. If you are looking for ideas and inspiration to improve the photos you bring back from your next adventure, I'd highly recommend Spirit of Place. (Gwyn is an enthusiastic photographer who, among other things, travels overseas each summer with teenagers as a People to People delegation leader. Yes, teenagers!)
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Summary: One of the best books on travel photography
Review: If you want to learn how to capture meaningful images when you travel, this is the book to read. The book explains in clear simple language how to go about making great travel pictures. The process involves a lot more than the technical details. You must be at the right place at the right time to make a great picture. This book will help you undertand how to that and help with the technical part as well. The photographs in the book are absolutely stunning and a great source of inspiration. This is absolutely my favorite travel photography book.
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Summary: One of the best books on travel photography
Review: If you want to learn how to capture meaningful images when you travel, this is the book to read. The book explains in clear simple language how to go about making great travel pictures. The process involves a lot more than the technical details. You must be at the right place at the right time to make a great picture. This book will help you undertand how to that and help with the technical part as well. The photographs in the book are absolutely stunning and a great source of inspiration. This is absolutely my favorite travel photography book.
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Summary: Excellent resource and tool for travel photographers
Review: Spirit of Place, The Art of the Traveling Photographer, is outstanding, full of superb photos accompanied by captions that not only say where the image was taken but also include pertinent details regarding the moment and/or circumstances involved. The text is clear and easily understood, with lots of tips, plus glimpses into Krist's personal philosophy on photography. Travelers, writers, and novice-to-experienced photographers seeking to improve their photo skills will find the book to be a tremendous tool. Krist's distinguished photo career, including publication of his worldwide travel photos in books, major newspapers and the top travel magazines, gives unquestionable credibility to his expertise.
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