Birds have been a source of fascination and mystery for humans throughout the world, and throughout time.The Encyclopedia of Birds reveals in striking detail the rich variety of bird life,from the exotic to the common that we can see everyday in our locality; birds whose songs and silhouettes in flight we often take for granted. But you will also find, photographed close-up with stunning clarity, occasional visitors to these shores, together with images of birds from all over the world.Splendidly illustrated, featuring more than 400 species in a highly informative text,The Encyclopedia of Birds offers a window on the world of the extraordinary diversity of birds on our planet.

For many years respected gallerists PeterMacGill, Rudolf Kicken and Edwynn Houk have been collectingAleksandr Rodchenko's photographs. This book is a curated selectionof these images, mostly reproduced at their original sizes. Thehallmarks of Rodchenko's inimitable Constructivist-influencedvision are here to see, regardless of whether he is photographingpeople, architecture or machinery: bold diagonals, abstract shapesand moving objects cutting through space.

Acclaimed American documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark (b. 1940) made her first iconic pictures when living in Turkey on a Fulbright Fellowship in the mid-1960s. Her photographs of Bombay brothels, shot in the late 1970s, were published in 1981 in Falkland Road, a book that became legendary and confirmed her status as one of the most prominent and provocative documentary photographers working today.Mark's pictures are a celebration of humanity in its most diverse and eccentric forms. Circuses, gypsy camps, children yearning for adulthood, the poor and destitute are some of her recurring themes. Mark has the unique ability to capture gestures and expressions that translate the intense emotions of her subjects. Compassionate but never literal, her pictures can be humorous, tragic, enigmatic, shocking, and oftentimes all of these simultaneously. This book presents for the first time a selection of the strongest pictures of Mark's forty-year career, drawing from emblematic series such as "Falkland Road," "In

The horse has a long and rich history as a subject in the visual arts. In sculpture and painting, in the decorative arts, and most recently in photography, the horse has been celebrated for its cultural and social importance. Horse Power is a compelling photographic portrait of the horse today. From 12 to 17 September 2009, Bolofo documented life on the grounds of esteemed racehorse trainer Christiane Head-Maarek at Chantilly, Frances famous racehorse town. Rising early each morning to make the most of the rare access he had gained, Bolofo photographed charming every-day occurrences a blacksmith forging a horse shoe; filing a horses hoof; grooming, walking and riding the animals as well as making candid portraits of ambitious teenage jockeys-to-be. Bolofo explores every aspect of horse power the physical strength of these million-dollar animals, their cultural and sporting status, and not least their noble beauty. Koto Bolofo was born in South Africa in 1959 and raised in Great Britain. Bolofo has photo

Retinal Shift is the catalogue for Mikhael Subotzkys 2012 Standard Bank Young Artist Exhibition, which will tour every major museum in South Africa. Retinal Shift investigates the practice and mechanics of looking in relation to the history of Grahamstown, the history of photographic devices, and Subotzkys own history as an artist. The works draw on archival portraits from the last century, found surveillance footage, as well as Subotzkys own photographs from various series that he re-contextualizes. The opening work in the book is a self-portrait that Subotzky made with the assistance of an optometrist. High-resolution images of his left and right retinas sit side by side. Says Subotzky: I was fascinated by this encounter. At the moment that my retinas, parts of my essential organs of seeing, were photographed, I was blinded by the apparatus that made the images. Mikhael Subotzky was born in 1981 in Cape Town and is currently based in Johannesburg. Subotzky adopts the directness of the social document

In 1976, while on assignment in Jamaica for Time magazine, David Burnett photographed Bob Marley for the first time,and Burnett became so entranced by Marley’s charisma that hecontinued to document the reggae king throughout his groundbreakingEuropean “Exodus” tour. Burnett’s vision, coupled with Marley’slarger-than-life charisma, resulted in an amazing collection ofimages, only a handful of which appeared in the Time article. The other photos — more than 200 in all — appear for thefirst time in Soul Rebel. This stunning visual biography offers arare look at Marley’s personal life in Jamaica, as well as theexodus from his home country that culminated in his tragic death in1981. Though it focused on Marley, Burnett’s work also canvassed awide array of up-and-coming reggae talents, providing strikingearly looks at Peter Tosh, Lee Scratch Perry, Burning Spear, andRas Michael. Compelling and incomparably candid, Soul Rebel is a remarkable testament to the legacy of a legend.

The secret to taking great “people pictures” is to observe your subjects, connect with them, and use your camera to its best advantage. Here’s how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and countless other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Learn to capture facial expressions, tell a story with a series of candids, add interest to large-group shots, and more. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life.

In 2001, Rinko Kawauchi launched her career with the simultaneous publication of three astonishing photobooks--Utatane, Hanabi and Hanako--firmly establishing herself as one of the most innovative newcomers to contemporary photography, not just in Japan, but across the globe. In the years that followed, she published other notable monographs, including Aila (2004), The Eyes, the Ear (2005) and Semear (2007). And now, ten years after her precipitous entry onto the international stage, Aperture has published Illuminance, the latest volume of Kawauchi's work and the first to be published outside of Japan. Kawauchi's photography has frequently been lauded for its nuanced palette and offhand compositional mastery, as well as

An elegiac collection of sixty Polaroid photographs by thelate Soviet film director Andrei Tarkovsky. "Tarkovsky often reflected on the way that time flies and wantedto stop it, even with these quick Polaroid shots. The melancholy ofseeing things for the last time is the highly mysterious and poeticessence that these images leave with us. It is as though Andreiwanted to transmit his own enjoyment quickly to others. And theyfeel like a fond farewell." —Tonino Guerra, from theIntroduction This beautifully produced book comprises sixty Polaroid photographsof Andrei Tarkovsky's friends and family, taken between 1979 and1984 in his native Russia and in Italy, where he spent time inpolitical exile.The size of the Polaroids is exactly as presentedin the book, including the frame. The book may therefore be viewedas a facsimile edition. 60 color illustrations.

The Great LIFE Photographers is the most comprehensive anthology of LIFE photography ever published, featuring the best work of every staff photographer who worked for the famous magazine, and that of a handful of others who shot for LIFE. It was always the photographers who made LIFE great, and this is the most vivid and exciting portrait of those men and women that has ever been produced. The book offers more than 100 portfolios including those of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White, Carl Mydans, Gordon Parks, W. Eugene Smith, Robert Capa, Ralph Morse, Nina Leen, Harry Benson, Philippe Halsman, and Joe McNally, whose work for LIFE in the aftermath of September 11 was in the finest tradition of the magazine. Each portfolio includes a short biography, offering an intimate look at the people behind the lens. Here are the defining moments of the 20th century, including MacArthur wading ashore by Mydans, Capa's D-Day landing at Omaha Beach and, of course, Eisenstaedt's sailor kissing th

This progressive book object combines twovolumes and covers the sweep and depth of Lewis Baltz's influentialoeuvre. Rule Without Exception is a re-issue of Baltz'saward-winning mid-career retrospective book which accompanied atravelling exhibition of the same name in 1991. The book surveysBaltz's work from "The Prototype Works" of 1967 through to "Sitesof Technology" of 1991, showing the range of his images ofindustrialised landscapes and technological sites. Each section ofthe book is accompanied by installation views as well as texts bydistinguished writers, some newly commissioned for this edition.Only Exceptions is a new book chronicling Baltz's work - nowusually site-generated commissioned works - from 1992 to thepresent and is published on the occasion of an exhibition organizedby the Kunstmuseum, Bonn. Only Exceptions includes Baltz's work inCalifornia, Leipzig's "Black Triangle", Reggio Emilia, Groningen,Rome, Venice, and two projects with Jean Nouvel in France andItaly.

Celebrities rule the modern world, and close behind them arethe paparazzi, fuelling the medias endless fascination with therich and famous, while they themselves keep a low profile, fadingchameleon-like into the background. Bruno Mouron and Pascal Rostainare two respected photo-reporters, based in Paris but ready to goanywhere in the world for a scoop. They began working together inthe late 1970s as contributors to the magazine "Paris Match", andby 1986 they had set up a formal partnership, founding the agencySphinx. Over the decades, they have honed the instincts required tocatch the moment when a glance, a pose and a setting are mostperfectly matched, capturing movie stars and models, rock stars androyalty. This book presents a selection of their best work from thelast 25 years. Packed with striking black-and-white images thathark back to the golden age of photo-journalism, famous challengesus to recognize, appreciate and celebrate a fresh frame ofreference through which great photography can be judged.

Renowned photographer, and popular blogger Tracey Clark shows how each day of our lives is full of photographic potential. Focusing on the moments that are most precious to us, she offers a host of creative ideas, technical tips, and inspirational shots, enabling the readers photographic achievements to grow, turning those instants arrivals, departures, childhood and family gatherings into beautiful, captivating images that will stand the test of time. Written with the busy mum or dad in mind, this book will bring the fun back into family photographs, helping you create memories that youll cherish, and moments that your social network will love. In fact a whole chapter is dedicated to sharing your results in a way everyone will love.

Unlock the creative potential of the camera thats always in your pocket. This book is for every iPhone owner with an interest in creating stylish, fashionable, exciting and unique photos, wherever they are. iPhone users are always talking about the latest apps, and with good for pennies, extra features can be added to the phone in seconds, including hundreds of tools for photographers. This book selects the best, showing how to use them through clear instructions, inspirational images and a friendly instructional text. But this is no mere software this is a book to inspire creative photographers. A series of photographic challenges that everyone can undertake will let you gain in confidence and train you to see great opportunities for arresting photos, wherever you are.

You've been waiting for an affordable dSLR with the quality and versatility of the Nikon D200. Packed with great techniques and full-color examples, this book helps you take advantage of all the D200's features. From the Quick Tour on how to use your D200 to the intricacies of setting white balance, working with the flash, converting NEF, and shooting superb images in more than twenty common situations, it's all here - and it goes anywhere you and your Nikon can. Get a clear understanding of your camera's challenges and advantages Choose the right shooting, exposure, and focus modes for each type of shot Use extended ISO and noise reduction Explore how various lenses can enhance your work Work with different flash options and available light Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks

Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. Whether youre starting out or have many years of experience, this book is an accessible and varied way to explore the genre and pick up new ideas. Each of the 50 fashion photographs, from such famous names as Solve Sundsbo, is accompanied with complete details on how it was achieved with insights from the photographer, alongside a detailed 3D lighting diagram showing where all the equipment and props were placed. Armed with all this detail, its easy to see how photos were made, learn how to use equipment, and develop as a photographer. There is also an introduction to camera and lighting equipment, and a complete glossary of terminology.

The latest in the Assouline series in collaboration with theworld s premier travel magazine, 25 Years of Conde Nast Traveler:The Photographs is a retrospective of its most stunning images,including works by Helmut Newton and Brigitte Lacombe. Featuring 25exceptional fold-out images and accompanied by essays by notableauthors, plus maps and annotations by the magazine s editors andthe photographers themselves, this collectors edition is sure tospark readers wanderlust.

Since the earliest portraits were scratched onto cave walls, we've developed increasingly sophisticated tools for capturing human likenesses. Yet the motivation has changed little — to freeze a human image as an art form, a means of communication, a piece of personal history. Whether formalized with elaborate settings and lighting or snapped at the beach to hold forever the pure joy in a child's face, portraits preserve people. Today's digital technology offers flexibility, economy, and almost limitless tools for perfecting your images, and these experts help you use it. Discover the skills you need to move from serious amateur to professional photographer Learn how a snapshot differs from a casual portrait Identify what you want your portrait to communicate Investigate lighting equipment and how to use it in different scenarios Use natural or mixed light to create unique effects Explore composition, posing, and handling challenges Handle props, backgro

From a Brazilian mine where 50,000 men haul heavy sacks ofdirt up and down ladders in search of a nugget of gold, to a formerlake in western Africa, where starving people walk over its surfaceof sand, photographer Sebastian Salgado explores the lives of theplanet's often-ignored people.

The American Kennel Club recognizes over 160 breeds of dogs inseven categories: Hound, Working, Sporting, Non-sporting, Terrier,Toy and Herding. Thousands of Americans own purebred show dogs, andyear round, local kennel clubs host events at which judges evaluatehow closely individual dogs conform to breed standard. Ribbons andtrophies are bestowed and points are accumulated. The penultimateevent in a show dog s life is Westminster held in New York everyyear since 1877 which attracts hordes of visitors and aninternational media bonanza. In 2005 Life magazine assignedphotographer Kate Lacey to cover Westminster. She decided thatinstead of documenting the scene, she would rig up a seamlessbackdrop to make elegant portraits, much as Richard Avedon oncecaptured glamorous celebrities. Though partial to poodle mutt mixesherself, on this assignment Kate became entranced by show dogs, andtheir exquisite grooming and acclimatization to attention made themready subjects. After the assignment ended, she continued travel

In 1950, Robert Frank left his job as a photographer in NewYork to travel through Europe with his family. That summer hearrived in Valencia, Spain, which was at the time a humble, bleakplace enduring the austere conditions of the postwar period likethe rest of the country. The pictures Frank took of Valencia depictthe daily life of a fishing village. His portrayal is so naturaland clear that further verbal explanation seems superfluous; theysimply reflect, in the photo graphers words, the humanity of themoment. The photographs in this book, many of which have never beenpublished before, allow dignity to override poverty. Robert Frank,a key figure in photographic history, was born in Zurich in 1924and immigrated to the United States in 1947. He is best known forhis seminal book The Americans, first published in 1959, which gaverise to a distinct new form in the photobook, and his experimentalfilm Pull My Daisy (1959). Franks other projects include the booksBlack White and Things (1954) and The Lines of

Mastering the craft of black-and-white with this unique approach. With every digital image holding the potential for black-and-white conversion, its essential for all photographers to learn the reliable techniques and innovative digital implementations this timeless photographic genre is based upon. Starting with in-depth explanations of how and why black and white works, Michael Freeman goes on to teach the major themes and optimal workflows for creating stunning monochrome images that enhance your subjects and enrich your portfolio. With the engaging collaborative structure of the Photo School series, and Michael Freemans years of experience shooting digital B W, all photographers will find their work rapidly improving. Shared critiques and creative challenges will encourage the reader to see beyond the world of colour and explore the full potential of this effective and classic technique.