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Amphoto Books (2004), Edition: Revised edition, Paperback, 160 pages
Description
Veteran photographer Bryan Peterson demystifies complex concepts of exposure in photography by explaining the fundamentals of light, aperture, shutter speed, and how they interact with and influence one another. This book explains how to get or lose sharpness and contrast in images, freeze in action, and take the best meter readings while also exploring filters, flash, and light. This forth edition includes all new images as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails.
User reviews
LibraryThing member JapaG
This is a very good book for beginning photographers. It has a stunning amount of great photographs taken by the author, who is a professional photographer. He explains the main components of taking photos from aperture to shutter speed to panning very well and inspiringly.
He thinks that manual
He thinks that manual
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mode is the only way to go when photographing. After reading his book, I tend to think the same way, and with his easy instructions, I can. :) Show Less
LibraryThing member Irenes
Must read for any photographer... pro or beginner.
LibraryThing member WaldoCreed
This is the best photography book I've ever read. I've read several books over the years about photography, but most have been three times as thick and one-tenth as practical as this one. This is a very down-to-earth guide on what effects exposure and how to use it creatively. The author doesn't
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bore you with a lot of technical rubbish you never wanted to know (that bores even a tech-head like me) and he doesn't lecture you on what makes a good photograph(er). He simply tells you how to manipulate film, shutter speed, and aperture to achieve what you want and shows you comparative samples of what happens as you manipulate each element. Show Less
LibraryThing member hockeycrew
A fantastic photography book, well written and full of inspiring and incredible pictures.
LibraryThing member eveso
Great introduction to the technicalities of photographic exposure.
LibraryThing member donkeytiara
a basic, but sometimes confusing book about the relationship between iso, shutter speed and aperature. The fact that he put his wife in the book in a bathing suit, lingerie and nude with his 2 daughters in this book really put me off. It was kind of inappropriate. BUT, if you're confused about the
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relationship of these photographic mysteries, it's a good book to have in your reference library. Show Less
LibraryThing member andyo
This is a great book. The author goes into technical and artistic reasons for how to shoot good pictures. This book is full of practical advice and examples and really helped my up my game.
LibraryThing member thegooner90
One of the best photography books I have read.
LibraryThing member rschrick
Excellent book. Many practical tips and advice
LibraryThing member Jujunna
This was recommended to me in an online photography course I'm taking. Very clear explanations of the "triangle" of exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to use them together (along with light and metering) to get not just correct but also creative photos. Offers occasional exercises as
So far, very useful, helpful, inspiring.
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well as explanations of the included photos.So far, very useful, helpful, inspiring.
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LibraryThing member KRaySaulis
I'm putting this onto my "read" shelf, but I don't think I'll ever be done reading it. Somehow he makes all the confusing exposure stuff make sense. It's brilliant, really... He opened my eyes to a whole different kind of art, and helped me to see photography very differently. If I ever make a lot
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of money off my work, I'll have Bryan Peterson to thank... Show Less
LibraryThing member joeldinda
Before cameras became automated, photographers needed to understand their camera's controls, and the way they interacted, in order to take pictures with any pretense to sophistication. While modern cameras offer programs which can control these interactions, many photographers would benefit by
This is not exactly a beginner's text. The expected reader has some familiarity with photography and wants to better understand and master their camera. Advanced users may find the book useful as a review, and may find a tip or two they'd not previously seen, but may find some of the explanations annoying. That's OK, as they're not the intended audience.
This book does not get into great technical detail, but does explain the controls and their relationships, and makes suggestions about ways the photographer can benefit from their interactions. The author advocates a specific photographic manner (style, perhaps, is too strong a word) which readers can use for a practical foundation until they develop their own habits and preferences.
Finally: The author assumes your camera gives you full manual control of exposure--that you can set ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. If you own a camera which doesn't give you that much control, you may find this book frustrating.
This review is also available on a dabbler's journal.
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investing a few hours in this book.This is not exactly a beginner's text. The expected reader has some familiarity with photography and wants to better understand and master their camera. Advanced users may find the book useful as a review, and may find a tip or two they'd not previously seen, but may find some of the explanations annoying. That's OK, as they're not the intended audience.
This book does not get into great technical detail, but does explain the controls and their relationships, and makes suggestions about ways the photographer can benefit from their interactions. The author advocates a specific photographic manner (style, perhaps, is too strong a word) which readers can use for a practical foundation until they develop their own habits and preferences.
Finally: The author assumes your camera gives you full manual control of exposure--that you can set ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. If you own a camera which doesn't give you that much control, you may find this book frustrating.
This review is also available on a dabbler's journal.
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LibraryThing member zot79
Very helpful for understanding how to get more out of my new camera. I have a much better handle on using the light meter, aperture and shutter speed settings.
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Original publication date
1990
2004 (2nd edition)
2010 (3rd edition)
Physical description
160 p.; 8.27 x 0.46 inches
ISBN
0817463003 / 9780817463007