Certain to inspire unbridled pleasure in horse lovers and nature-photography enthusiasts, this magnificent volume portrays our beloved equine friends in the rarely seen and increasingly endangered setting of the wild. Horses in the wild are symbols of freedom, exhilarating embodiments of the harmonic beauty of unharnessed movement. The two hundred aesthetically stunning photographs in this collection provide the increasingly rare opportunity to glimpse them in the evermore endangered setting of untrammeled nature. The book is the product of the patient work of a small band of dedicated photographers who tracked wild horses in the farthest reaches of the world, from Iceland to Namibia, the steppes of Mongolia to the American plains. A breathtaking contrast to the domesticated variety and those used for equestrian sports, the equines featured here include the Mustang, the steppe, the brumby, the crioulo, the iceland pony, the namibian, and the Maremmano.

Le Corbusiers development was inextricably connected to therise of the centurys most popular visual medium: photography.Marking the 125th anniversary of the architects birth in LaChaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, this remarkable book traces the manyways in which he used photography to define and disseminate hiswork and ideas around the world. This unique portrait presents thearchitect and his work in six chapters, each by an expert in aparticular facet of Le Corbusiers work: a photographic biography;his secret travel photographs; the ways in which the architect usedphotography for promotion; an examination of his approach to theprinted page; an overview of his use of large-scale imagery in hisbuildings and exhibitions; and contemporary photographicinterpretations of his work. Because Le Corbusiers buildings areusually shown in a documentary manner, the candid, personal,artistic and often unexpected images that appear in this volumeoffer new insights and ways to appreciate the facets of the manbehind his wor

American Dreaming presents a vision of America from 1990 to1995. Spagnoli took these photographs with a small Leica camera inthe classic manner of street photography and then selected smalldetails from the negatives. The resulting images of gestures,signs, faces and objects are freed from their original contexts andreconfigured. Spagnolis subject is the build-up to the First GulfWar, but we see these social and political events at best obliquelyas Spagnolis version of history is primarily subjective andfragmentary. American Dreaming is the second of Spagnolis books ina trilogy about the personal experience of history, the first beingDaguerreotypes (2006).

Over a period of fifteen years Joel Sternfeld travelled across America and took portrait photographs that form in Douglas R. Nickels words an intelligent, unscientific, interpretive sampling of what Americans looked like at the centurys end. Unlike historical portraits which represent significant people in staged surroundings, Sternfelds subjects are uncannily normal: a banker having an evening meal, a teenager collecting shopping carts in a parking lot, a homeless man holding his bedding. Using August Sanders classic photograph of three peasants on their way to a dance as a starting point, Sternfeld employed a conceptual strategy that amounts to a new theory of the portrait, which might be termed The Circumstantial Portrait. What happens when we encounter the other in the mist of a circumstance? What presumptions, if any, are valid? What, if anything, can be known of the other from a photographic portrait? A major figure in the photography world, Joel Sternfeld was born in New York City in 1944. He ha

Calling all mamarazzis! Every camera-toting mom will want thisguide! Moms, if you can't seem to take enough great photos of the childrenin your life, this is the book for you. Now you can learn howto photograph children with the style, clarity, color, and beautyyou see in professional photographs. This fun guide combineshumor with solid know-how to show you how to compose shots, handlecameras from basic compacts to advanced dSLRs, take portraits orcandids, create prints that impress, and even work with kids!Packed with beautiful examples and written in a down-to-earth stylefrom one mom to another, this book will help mamarazzis everywheretake better photos. Moms are one of the fastest-growing segments of thecamera-toting demographic, and the blogosphere has a term for them,mamarazzis Mixes information, inspiration, and fun for women who want to takebetter photographs of the children in their lives Explains how to set up a camera and use the controls on basiccompacts up to advanced dSLR cameras Covers shot

Andreas Gurskys new Bangkok series forms the basis of this book. Gurskys photos depict the dark, moving water of Thailands Chao Phraya river, whose shimmering surface possesses the qualities of abstract painting. Indeed these photos are reminiscent of some of the most recognisable examples of Modernist Abstraction such as the work of Hans Arp, but they also echo the more hostile patterns of military camouflage. Seductively beautiful on the first glance, it is only in time that the rubbish of civilisation becomes recognisable floating on the surface of the river the flotsam of a threatening reality moving upon colourful reflections. Gursky alludes to the ecological problems that jeopardise Bangkok, and which shortly after these images were made, culminated in the widespread flooding that devastated great parts of Thailand. Andreas Gursky, born in 1955 in Leipzig, is one of the most important contemporary photographers. He studied at the Folkwangschule in Essen, and at the Kunstakademie Du?sseldorf under

Bollywood movies are glorious, colorful spectacles of romance,action, drama, song, and dance. The biggest film industry in theworld, Bollywood puts out some nine hundred movies a year, whichare watched by passionate fans around the globe. Stephen Alter--awriter who grew up in India and has inside access toBollywood--acts as translator and tour guide in this firsthand lookinto the world of Bombay films. Following the making of a Bollywoodversion of Othello, he explores the enormous popularity of Hindimovies and reveals the actors, directors, musicians, and feats ofartifice that make them so compelling and unique. From the blessingceremony performed each time a movie starts shooting to the secretsbehind the song- and-dance extravaganzas, Fantasies of a BollywoodLove-Thief is a beguiling introduction to the rituals and cultureof a moviemaking industry so similar to and yet utterly differentfrom our own.

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.

Revised and thoroughly updated, this practical guide tophotographing people is better than ever! What is the color of skin? You may think you know, until youenter the world of digital photography and try to reproduce whatyou see. Differences in software, lighting, computercalibration—everything has an impact on color. And that’s allbefore you get into differences between people in terms of skintypes, ethnicities, age, gender, and more! Hollywood-basedphoto-illustrator Lee Varis guides you step-by-step through themaze. This new edition covers the very newest trends and techniques inphotographing, lighting, and editing skin—and offers plenty oftips, examples, and valuable advice from the author’s ownprofessional experience in the field. Shows you how to digitally capture all skin types: male,female, young, old, different skin tones and ethnicities, withmakeup or without, wrinkled, tattooed, and more Covers a wealth of topics in addition to photo editing, such ashow to obtain model releases a

Nature Photography Photo Workshop is a how-to guide fornature photographers who want to improve the quality of theirphotographs. Author Michael Fairchild shares techniques forshooting nature images in nearly any situation a naturephotographer may encounter. This book will teach readers whatequipment to use in different settings and why it should be used.Readers will learn how to get a great shot of a fast moving animal,fundamentals of exposure, as well as Photoshop tips for sharpeningand otherwise improving previously captured images.

This DVD contains a long film about the work of Magnumphotographer Martin Parr, who'd been followed by the director formore than a month. It includes an important selection of interviewsabout Parr's work, with extra content about a unique perspective onleisure and habits of the American people. Contains a longinterview with Parr and other great personalities of theinternational world of photography.

Your COOLPIX camera does it all — from photographing children at play to the Eiffel Tower at night. Here are the details about using all the controls on your P, S, or L series camera to get the best shots possible, along with practical advice on essential photography topics from choosing the best settings to exposure, composition, and more.Learn about blur detection, in-camera editing, downloading, and printing, and get tips for taking dynamic and creative shots in a wide variety of situations.

The classic Photofile series brings together the best work ofthe world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at areasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books each containsome sixty reproductions, plus a critical introduction and abibliography. With his focus on the "disagreeable beauty" of the anomalous andthe transgressive, Joel-Peter Witkin's images are edgy anddisturbing. Influenced by artists from Giotto to the Surrealists,by daguerreotypes and the work of Bellocq, his portraits andcomplex tableaux incorporating corpses, hermaphrodites, masks, andmutilation provoke and challenge the viewer. 64 illustrations incolor and duotone.

Over 200 full-color images, an attractive two-column design, and a price under $30 make this guide a must for digital photographers who want to take their skills to the next level. Presents step-by-step instructions in uncluttered, highly visual format Clear steps illustrate the before-and-after transformations of images Topics covered include selecting proper camera settings, shooting against the best backdrop available, using photo-editing tools to correct mistakes, adjusting software and printer settings for better results, and performing "extreme" makeovers. 40 percent of U.S. households now own a digital camera, and digital camera sales grew by 43 percent in 2004 over the prior year.

Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series has become a genuine phenomenon in pop culture, approaching the popularity of the Harry Potter series. In 2008, 10,000 pilgrims descended on Forks, WA, the town of 3,100 people that is the setting for the books. After the fall 2008 release of the record-setting Twilight movie (which made more than $70 million in its opening weekend alone), many more fans are expected to arrive in Forks in 2009. Twilight Tours is a photographic guide to this mystical place. Included are 90 photos composed by noted photographer George Beahm, who also contributes the accompanying text. The pictures range from moody scenic shots of the rain forest and nearby tribal lands described in the four novels to photographs of the actual high school, police station, saltwater beach, and a certain vintage red pickup truck.

Attention all hipsters! In November 2012, the world’s coolest camera brand celebrates its 20th anniversary with the publication of this official two-volume slipcased title. Book I features specially commissioned photography showing off all cameras in the vast Lomography range, including every limited edition and the best one-offs ever made. Book II traces the story of the last 20 years of Lomography, as seen through the wonderful and varied world of Lomo lenses. Anecdotes and recollections relate the stuff of Lomo legend. Chronologically organized and featuring the very best photographic material from the 1.5 million-strong Lomography community, this volume is a snapshot of every corner of the lomographic world. This is an absolute must-have package for designers, photographers and hipsters the world over. The future is analogue!

Already well established in the fields of travel, journalistic, and advertising photography, Horst and Tina Herzig focus on Britain's dynamic capital city to give us a stunning visual survey in black and white. The results of their walks through London's streets, parks, and neighborhoods collected here are more than a simple documentary record of a time and a place. Interspersed among the many artfully composed photographs of London's most famous landmarks are dozens of pictures that capture the spirit and energy of Londoners themselves. Designed to fit in any briefcase or handbag, this portrait of everyday life in one of the world's great cities is also the perfect keepsake for any traveler.

The newest title in this affordable photography serieshighlights the work of Paolo Roversi.Born in Ravenna, Italy, in1947, Paolo Roversi discovered photography at the age of seventeenon a family holiday. A chance meeting with photographer Peter Knappled him to move to Paris in the early 1970s, where he firstencountered the world of fashion. His career truly began when hebecame an assistant to Laurence Sackman, who taught him thephotographer’s craft.Now based in Paris for more than thirty years,Roversi is famed for his use of large-format Polaroid film tocapture images of ethereal beauty, vulnerability, and romanticism.Working in evocative monochrome or carefully articulated color, hecollaborates regularly with the world’s top supermodels anddesigners, and has photographed for many leading fashion magazinesand international ad campaigns. 64 duotone illustrations

The Hasselblad Award is the most important international photography prize in the world today, and since 1980 award winners have included some of the greatest names the medium has known. The award is granted to "a photographer recognized for major achievement"; this may be an individual who has made a pioneering achievement in photography, who has had a decisive impact on one or more younger generations of photographers, or one who has implemented one or more internationally significant photographic projects. The 2007 Hasselblad Award winner is Nan Goldin, easily one of the most significant photographers of our time. Adopting the direct aesthetics of snapshot photography, she has documented her own life and that of her friends and others on the margins of society for more than 30 years, offering frank depictions of drug abuse, cross-dressing and alternative sexualities. Her intimate photographs depict urban lives in New York and Europe in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, a period massively determined by HIV and

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.

Already well-established in the fields of fashion, journalistic, and portrait photography in his native Berlin, Bernd Obermann moved to New York City in 1996 to experience the city’s vibrant mix of culture, ethnicity, and race. For the next five years he ventured out of his apartment nearly every day, camera in hand, to explore what New York had to offer. The results of these walks through city streets, parks, and neighborhoods are collected in this paean to a place whose energy and spirit are as palpable as they are memorable. "When I take a photograph of somebody I am also making a photo of a deeper level of myself." Says Obermann, "I believe in acceptance and not in analysis." From the Bronx to the Battery, from poor to rich, young to old, Obermann’s images reflect his own fascination and sense of discovery.