The digital camera has revolutionized photography. Sporting events, breathtaking landscapes, the mood of the sea, or a child's eyes as a present is opened-capture whatever fascinates you. Learn touse your images in ways only highly skilled professionals could manage a mere decade ago. With this practical guide in your camera bag, you'll have professional advice at your fingertips to help you get great shots, use all your camera's features, download and enhance your photos, and share them in dozens of creative ways. Understand digital camera basics Learn the secrets for getting a good close-up Find out when and why to use RAW format Explore dozens of formulas for shooting a variety of scenes, including suggested lenses, settings, and lighting options Rid your pictures of red-eye and other imperfections Create a slide show, prints, or e-mail- and Web-ready images Make the most of your camera's abilities with filters and other accessories

Lighting is a fundamental concern for the studio photographer, and The Studio Photographer’s Lighting Bible explores lighting from every angle. This book explains all the commercial, practical, technical, and creative issues to identify how studio photographers can work successfully with other professionals and make the best and most creative lighting choices in their work. Interviews with lighting specialists from other disciplines, including theater, film, concerts, and galleries, as well as stylists, photographer’s assistants, make-up artists, and picture editors, give the photographer innovative ideas and the understanding needed to work as part of a team. Case studies with showcase images and lighting diagrams, plus information specific to the main photographic market, make The Studio Photographer’s Lighting Bible a must-have for every working photographer.

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

Whether you're a professional or a serious amateur, you recognize the importance of color. This book is about perfecting color at every level, from setting up a shot to editing the image to printing. Illustrated with the spectacular photography of coauthor Don Mason, this volume doesn't rehash the Photoshop basics you already know. Instead, it shares professional methods and color correction techniques designed to reveal the soul of your subjects and the art in your images. Understand color modes, bit depth, and dynamic range Create an optimum color environment with controlled lighting, monitor calibration, and color output profiles Make the best use of Camera Raw and Adobe Bridge Correct tone and brightness and sharpen images Remedy the effects of improper exposure on color Explore the artistic options of black-and-white editing Achieve image, camera, and printer resolution for professional-quality prints

This marvelous paean to the chairman of the board comes from the person who is perhaps the ultimate source of Sinatra information—Pignone, archivist for the Sinatra family and the president of the Sinatra Society of America fan club, working in collaboration with the Sinatra family. Those seeking scandal and intrigue should look elsewhere, for this volume has been lovingly put together, like a family album. The 204 black-and-white and color photos (some familiar, most not) tell the story of Sinatra as friends, relatives, and fellow musicians and singers—from his children to professionals such as Sammy Kahn and Billy May—offer their memories. But what stands out are the many realistic and beautifully reproduced memorabilia tucked into sleeves throughout: e.g., a 1944 radio program * between Sinatra (known then as "The Voice") and comedian Bert Wheeler; a 1942 New York Giants baseball scorecard advertising a Sinatra performance with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra; telegrams and letters; the piano score to "My

California denotes much more than a place-it implies a lifestyle, a space for ingenious, artistic, and enterprising leaders of society to live and play. Throughout the world, California is known as the place where wondrous things are invented and developed. It is the wondrous garden where everything grows and the magical place where movies are made. Historically, California's unlimited opportunities attracted countless newcomers, reaching back as far as the Native Americans. Others followed: the Conquistadors of the 1500s as well as the padres of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, who built the 21 missions that stretch from San Diego to just north of San Francisco. In 1849, fortune seekers flocked to the Sierras for the Gold Rush, and the years after World War II saw the beginning of another population boom. So dynamic is life in the most populated of the fifty United States that, if it were an independent nation, California could boast the eighth largest economy in the world.

Following the tremendous success of her book of portraits, Wise Women, acclaimed photographer Joyce Tenneson now turns her lens to the life of flowers. In this enchanting series of photographs, Tenneson breaks new ground by recording the often unseen and overlooked later phases in a plant's life, and finds exquisite beauty in their blossoming and gradual decline. These stunning portraits celebrate the life cycle and allow the reader to appreciate flowers in a new way, as well as contemplate the poignancy, fragility, and continual beauty of life itself. Tenneson's photographs follow in the long tradition of botanical illustrations of the 18th and 19th centuries as well as photographic masters such as Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Irving Penn. Just as Tenneson's Wise Women chronicled the energy, vitality, and beauty of older women, FLOWER PORTRAITS offers a compelling look at the radiant and exquisitely individual metamorphosis of flowers in the later phases of their lives.

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.

Change a Photo to a Colored Pencil Drawing 1. With an image open in Adobe Photoshop Elements, choose Filter Artistic Colored Pencil. The Colored Pencil dialog box opens,as shown in Figure 10-5. 2. Experiment until you achieve the desired effect in the sample window. The options are... 3. Click OK to apply the effect to the photo, as shown in Figure 10-6. Using artistic effects is a wonderful way to create paintings and drawings, even if you are not a graphic artist.In addition to the digital effects, the choice of paper and printing technique you use can add quality to the finished

Cats takes on an almost three-dimensional form to present moments "stolen" by expert photographers from the everyday lives of these beloved animals. Sinuous and agile, playful, intelligent, and pitiless, cats of all stripes come alive in these splendid color photographs. Here we see cats as we think we know them, but there are plenty of surprises as well. Accompanied by the writings of leading zoologists and journalists, these images remind us that our cuddly companions have not lost all the instincts of their cousins in the wild, namely lions, tigers, and leopards. This book is a pleasure to leaf through and a reward to study. Its creative photographic portrayal of cats will fascinate readers of all ages, while young readers will especially enjoy the feel of the book's "cube format," chock-full of images that they will treasure for years to come.

Bilder vonder Sch6nheit der Frauen，voll Intimitat und Erotik. Hans vanOoyen bringt sie uns nahe: die jun-gen Frauen von heute，die selbstbe-wuBt sagen，Sieh mich an Ich bineinzigartig！ Pictures about beauty of women，full of intimacy and eros. Hans van Ooyen takes us near to them- the young women who are selfconcious to tell us，Look at me-l am unique！

San Francisco has long been one of America's most attractive cities, "a gleaming jewel of the West Coast surrounded on three sides by water." Its hilly streets provide gorgeous glimpses of San Francisco Bay and The Golden Gate Bridge and its neighborhoods reveals a mosaic of a city whose residents are an anthology of the world. Whether he's photographing the street life of bustling Chinatown or gays of the Castro, the gentrifying Mission or faux-Bohemian North Beach, aerial views or interior settings, this third generation San Franciscan renowned for his photographic essays captures it all in this superb collection of photographs of the city he loves.

Stunning original images by Thomas Marent, photographer and author of Butterfly and the award-winning Rainforest, celebrate the colourful diversity, distinctive behaviour, and unique lifecycle of amphibians – frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Over 500 captivating images reveal the enigmatic and fragile world of frogs and their relatives to create a visual testament to a fascinating group of species that are vanishing from our planet at an alarming rate. Published to coincide with the Year of the Frog, a global campaign to save these endangered creatures from extinction.

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

Where palm trees sway golden sunsets surf the ocean and sidewalks marked with stars stroll through motion picture dreams Sequoias mountains and deserts speak wonders while a diverse population characterizes the land California is the Golden State. Palmen wiegen sich im Wind goldene Sonnenuntergange schimmern auf dem Ozean und Wege voller Sterne erlauben durch Film-Traume zu wandern Wundervolle Riesenmammutbaume Berge und Wusten ein Land fur das die Bevolkerungsvielfalt typisch ist Dies alles ist das Goldene Kalifornien. Las palmeras balanceadas por el viento las doradas puestas de sol refulgiendo sobre la superficie del oceano y los cami nos repletos de estrellas nos permiten pasear por suenos de pelicula Maravillosas secuoyas gigantes montanasy desiertos u pais caracterizado por la variedad de sus habitantes Todo esto es la Dorada California. Les palmiers se courbent au vent les cou chers du soleil couleur or scintillent sur lo cean et des chemins etoiles nous permet tent de traverser des reves

Eurodelices offers a fascinating overview of the cookery culture of the Old Continent, and con-tains the finest European appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Passionate gourmets and all of those who would like to become such wi find in this book everything they need to create an exquisite menu. You will find an extraordinary selection of cold and hot appetizers, main dishes with fish & sea-food, meat & poultry as well as refined desserts and pastries. Crayfish and Caviar in Asparagus Cream, Polenta with Ricotta, Lamb Tenderloin in an Herb Crust, or Orange and Almond Cream Tart and many other such creations from Italy, France,Benelux, Spain, Switzerland, Great Britain,Scandinavia, Greece, Portugal, Austria, and Germany provide something for every taste, from light and spicy to substantial and hearty. Those who have already enjoyed the hospitality of Harald Wohlfahrt, Marc Haeberlin, Fernando Adrfa, Lea Linster, and their colleagues can look forward to a repetition of epicurian delights. For those who

This is the long-awaited compendium of LewisBaltz's writings from 1975 until 2007, drawn from his criticalwriting for magazines such as Art in America, the Times LiterarySupplement, L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, and Purple. The bookincludes Baltz's texts on Edward Weston, Walker Evans, RobertAdams, Michael Schmidt, Allan Sekuka, Chris Burden, Thomas Ruff,Barry Le Va, Jeff Wall, Félix González-Torres, John McLaughlin,Slavica Perkovic and Krzysztof Wodiczko, among others. Thisimportant publication gives Baltz's literary output the standing itdeserves and offers a unique insight into some of history's leadingphotographers.

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.

This handsome volume contains over 500 full-color photographs of dogs in all their tail-wagging glory, and captures the energy, intelligence, and lovable nature of man’s best furry friend. A chapter on breeds introduces readers to fascinating breeds such as the shaggy-haired komondor and the scruffy Bouvier des Flandres, and presents equally irresistible portraits of more familiar favorites. Taken in their native settings, these pictures demonstrate the physical traits and abilities that make each dog special. Another chapter captures unexpected interactions between dogs and cats, dogs and ducklings, dogs and piglets, and other odd couples. In a chapter on dog behavior and habits, hundreds of images reveal the characteristics for which each breed is known. Accompanied by informative captions written by distinguished naturalists, zoologists, and journalists, the vibrant images in Dogs will warm the hearts of all dog lovers.

This guide’s Quick Tour is the perfect way to get started with your new Nikon D40 or D40x digital SLR camera. Read on and learn to customize your camera’s settings; get perfect shots of sunsets, landscapes, people, or sporting events; identify and use all your camera’s controls and features; then learn to download your pictures, troubleshoot common camera problems, and tweak images right in the camera. This book fits in your camera bag to go wherever your Nikon goes.

With this book and your Canon PowerShot, taking pictures becomes a lot more fun! The Quick Tour gets you familiar with all the settings and menus on your G, S, TX, A, or SD-series camera, so you can start shooting. Then spend some time exploring tips for getting super shots in dozens of situations, using manual settings for greater control, and telling a story with your photos. Finally, learn the best ways to download, edit, and print your pictures.

On the Mines is a re-designed and expanded version of David Goldblatts influential book of 1973. Goldblatt grew up in the South African town of Randfontein, which was shaped by the social culture and financial success of the gold mines surrounding it. When these mines started to fail in the mid-sixties Goldblatt began taking photos of them, which form the basis of On the Mines. The book features an essay on the human and political dimensions of mining in South Africa by Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer, whose writing has long influenced Goldblatt. The new version of the book maintains the original three chapters The Witwatersrand: a Time and Tailings, Shaftsinking and Mining Men, but is otherwise completely updated, in Goldblatts words, to expand the view but not to alter the sense of things. There are thirty-one new mostly unpublished photos including colour images, eleven deleted images, a post* by Gordimer to her essay, as well as a text by Goldblatt reflecting on his childhood and the 1973 book. On t

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

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