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Summary: Well worth the small price
Review: A book really aimed at young SLR users which covers definitions and the basics in a clear writing style that avoids jargon (example: depth of field covered without having to talk about "bokeh"). Goods technical tips and travel photo craft although few will be able to reproduce the quality of images that he, as a professional, has included without the early morning starts, carrying the tripod, taking trips to prime locations with cab drivers etc.
However, the whole point of the book is to give amateurs more confidence, reduce wasted shots and take better pictures when on that special adventure and on this level it succeeds.
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Summary: Travel Image Subject Matter Inspiration
Review: An okay little book with lots of tips and hints on travel photography. The real strength of this book is the coverage of potential subject matter, providing plenty of food for thought. If your a beginner you may find coverage of the basics a bit brief, though there is still useful content in these early sections of the book for all. As an early intermediate picture taker, I found the lens aperture and shutter speed information included with most of the images useful in understanding the scope and context of those combinations selected for the different subjects. If you know your way around your camera equipment and are looking for some inspiration on what to photograph on that once in a lifetime trip, then take a look at this book. It is small enough that you can take it with you without adding too much to the baggage.
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Summary: A typographic treasure ...
Review: I couldn't agree more to Richards introduction, when he says: "Modern automatic cameras have eased the burden of having to understand what's going on when you press the shutter. However, this often means the process and the variable elements that go into creating a successful image remain a mystery, and cannot be repeated."To be able to repeat good quality photographs you have (you need) to understand and to control the picture-taking process. I have read this book in one hit -- I couldn't let go -- the text is short and precise, the photographs are stunning and the caption contains the details you need to know to understand the scene. Many pictures have a counterpart to show you what had been improved by using different settings, lense or filter, etc. Travel photography is a super-set of abilities, not only the landscape scene, not only the family album type picture, not only macro shots, but all of it. This book will not let you down, by explaining in enough detail what to watch out for... it covers the lot, from selecting a camera to suit your needs, a suitable type of film, "a guide to taking better pictures", even how to make money out of your shots, in case you want to. The author concentrates on what is necessary, don't be scared when hearing about filters, one is a must (UV), another is very helpful (Polarizer) and two others are nice to have (find this out for yourself). The book is definitely worthwhile the money... way cheaper than taking test pictures and to find the settings on your own. You still have to take test pictures to test your capabilities, but I reckon you'll save five rolls :-) P.S. Why "A typographic treasure"? -- The layout of the book is excellent, the sections of the book a clearly visible, helping you to find you way around.
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Summary: Inspiring and Informative
Review: I had read impressive reviews of this book, and had also heard about it from friends, so I purchased a copy. INSPIRING! INFORMATIVE! INTERESTING! AND INTELLIGENT!!! I could not put this book down for days! A wonderful, honest read with useful information and tips. I even took this book on an overseas trip with me!!! Now days, the pages of my book are well worn, and filled with many notes and scribbles. What a wonderful reference tool! (for basic to intermediate levels of photography). What a wonderful book! Thank you Richard.
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Summary: Great Book for beginners on travel
Review: I just went on holiday for a month to Indonesia with my girlfriend. She gave me this book about photography because I want to do more with my minolta then just making quick snapshots. I fell completely in love with it and the way Richard explains thing to the reader. You immediately feel that he is not just a professional photographer who stands above you with his experience and let you know he does. No, you really feel instantly that he talks to you as a friend who's gone through the same experiences and made the same mistakes the reader is making. And the images are stunning too.
This book was a real workbook for me during my travel through Indonesia and I'll recommend it to anyone who want to make more of his travel pictures. Thank you Richard L'anson.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: The is quite possibly the most wonderful non-fictional book I've ever read. Everything about the book was great- the explanations, the pictures used for examples, the format, and the wording.
When I first saw this book, it was the cover that caught my eye. The photo, I thought, was quite beautiful, and the book it's self has a good feel- nicely printed on pages that maximise the beauty of the images, nice font and format, catchy colors, and even the feel as you held it.
I skimmed through the beggining before buying it, and was enthralled to learn that the book had been written by a real photographer. Anyone can tell you how to do something, but when each tip is accompanied by a beautiful picture illustrated the point, you feel as if you have the evidence that these tips are effective right in your hands.
I have since read the book cover to cover once, and excerps of it much more that that. When I gave a presentation on the fundemetials of good photography, I used this book not only as my resource, but as an example of wonderful photographs.
This is, indeed, a great book. I have seen a clearly visible increase in the quality of my photographs since I saw this book. Each thing was so clearly laid out, explained, and shown that I have been able to use the infomation extremly effectively.
This book is a wonderful find and a key element in anyone's bookshelf. The photos are gorgeous and the advice is extremly beneficial.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: The is quite possibly the most wonderful non-fictional book I've ever read. Everything about the book was great- the explanations, the pictures used for examples, the format, and the wording.
When I first saw this book, it was the cover that caught my eye. The photo, I thought, was quite beautiful, and the book it's self has a good feel- nicely printed on pages that maximise the beauty of the images, nice font and format, catchy colors, and even the feel as you held it.
I skimmed through the beggining before buying it, and was enthralled to learn that the book had been written by a real photographer. Anyone can tell you how to do something, but when each tip is accompanied by a beautiful picture illustrated the point, you feel as if you have the evidence that these tips are effective right in your hands.
I have since read the book cover to cover once, and excerps of it much more that that. When I gave a presentation on the fundemetials of good photography, I used this book not only as my resource, but as an example of wonderful photographs.
This is, indeed, a great book. I have seen a clearly visible increase in the quality of my photographs since I saw this book. Each thing was so clearly laid out, explained, and shown that I have been able to use the infomation extremly effectively.
This book is a wonderful find and a key element in anyone's bookshelf. The photos are gorgeous and the advice is extremly beneficial.
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Summary: Inspiring and Informative
Review: This book works well both as a guide to travel photography and a simple reference book to beginners' photography. It answers so many questions that you may have wanted to know. I read it in two days as I couldn't put it down. All tips and advise are illustrated with stunning photography from around the world. For travel photographers who want some advise and answers to better vacation pictures: then this is a great book.
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Summary: A superb (beginners) guide to travel photography
Review: This book works well both as a guide to travel photography and a simple reference book to beginners' photography. It answers so many questions that you may have wanted to know. I read it in two days as I couldn't put it down. All tips and advise are illustrated with stunning photography from around the world. For travel photographers who want some advise and answers to better vacation pictures: then this is a great book.
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Summary: A "must have" travel photography book
Review: This books has a perfect balance. The beginner, intermediate or advanced photographer will find many useful tips. All the travel photography aspects are covered, not only the technical ones. All the pictures are documented, an exquisite rarity. The writer, editors and publishers of this book should be proud of this little wonder.
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