National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures

Burian, Peter;Caputo, Robert;National Geographic Society (U.S.)

ISBN 10: 0792274989 / ISBN 13: 9780792274988

Published by Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Natl Geographic Society, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

Title: National Geographic Photography Field Guide:...

Publisher: Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Natl Geographic Society

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Soft cover

Book Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis:

Burian and Caputo share the secrets to making great photographs in this engaging and informative guide.

* Making photographs of people, landscapes, and wildlife
* How-to tips from ten of National Geographic's top photographers
* Charts for selecting the right film, filter, and exposure
* Cameras, lenses, and maintenance
* Using existing light and flash
* Tips on effective composition
* Computers and photography
* Travel tips and gear
* Photography Web sites

From Library Journal:

Written by two National Geographic writer/photographers, this fairly comprehensive introduction to taking photographs details basic equipment (cameras, lenses, and other gear), film, light, composition, exposure metering, electronic flash, subjects for 35mm photography, special situations (underwater and aerial photography), and computer imaging. But perhaps the most interesting and informative sections of the book are the profiles of Sam Abell, William Albert Allard, Annie Griffiths Belt, David Alan Harvey, James L. Stanfield, Michael Yamashita, and other notable photographers. The book concludes with helpful information on travel, photography publications, websites, and other resources. As one would expect, it is amply illustrated with exquisite, high-impact, color images made on location. This substantial book aimed at photographers looking for practical advice from the pros is highly recommended for public and academic libraries.
-Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, IL
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