A handsome photographic tribute to The Ramble, the untamed?wild garden? of Central Park in New York City. For many NewYorkers, Central Park is Manhattan?s crown jewel and what makes thecity livable year round. For tourists, this urban oasis is amust-see destination on any sightseeing visit. For acclaimedphotographer Robert McCabe, Central Park is defined by its Ramble?adensely forested 38 acres replete with stunning lake vistas,enormous granite boulders, a canopy of trees, winding paths andstreams, and ornate and rustic bridges. McCabe?s photographs in TheRamble in Central Park have captured this wooded labyrinth in itsoff-the-beaten-path glory in its most photogenic seasons. TheRamble in Central Park is primarily organized by four regions,supplemented by one large map by Christopher Kaeser of the entirearea and four close-ups of each area. The text is a series ofessays by writers including The New Yorker?s E. B. White and C.Stevens. Topics cover the history of the park?s creation byFrederick Law Olmst
Whether they are of Abu Dhabi, California, Egypt or Emilia, all of the images he produces are lit with a constant physical light and elements that this photographer seems to always have with him the way he does with his camera bag, and through which all he wants to do is observe the world. I find such an aesthetic to be more that of a painter than a photographer somehow. Better yet, that of a post-documentary or neo-pictorialist photographer, who experiences and conceives his work to be the exprssive gesture of an artist for whom the subject is above all the opportunity for a tremendous but constant variation in his view of the world.
* Digital SLR camera sales are estimated at 2.7 million units in 2005 and 4.5 million units in 2006; digital SLR cameras costing less than $500 are expected by the end of 2005 * This bargain-priced, full-color guide is the ideal resource for new digital SLR photographers * Offers well-organized coverage of camera facts and features as well as specific techniques for photographing people, sports, nature, and other genres * Covers image-editing techniques using Photoshop CS2, including levels, curves, Unsharp Mask, and color calibration
Presenting a fresh approach to photographing children in portraits as well as candid situations, these project-oriented chapters teach readers core photographic techniques by using helpful examples and instructions. Readers learn how to photograph in natural environments, with natural light, elegance, and sensitivity.
On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the automobile, Daimler presents this comprehensive chronicle of the worlds oldest automotive manufacturer. The fascinating history of the car and its impact on society are here to be discovered in word and text: from Carl Benzs gas engine drive prototype of 1883, to the sleek Mercedes Benz racing cars of the 1930s, and todays progressive designs for the future. Whether luxury sedan, sports car, truck or bus, this book provides an in-depth overview of every make of car produced by Daimler. Beginning with historical portraits of the auto motive pioneers Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, the reader explores the evolution of the Mercedes Benz over time and how it has earned its place in our cultural imagination.
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.
Pink is the navy blue of India. Diana Vreeland How does one photograph Delhi without the results looking like clichéd, tourist-friendly images from the pages of National Geographic? How does a photographer of David Baileys standing portray India without seeming con descending? Bailey has been to India fifteen times, and in these photographs he avoids depicting the cultural and economic differences between East and West that can make photos of the country seem overly didactic. Instead, Bailey depicts the colours, textures and people that characterise Delhi a magenta sari, an infant walking down a rust-coloured road, a bright blue plastic tarpaulin and so creates a portrait of the city that is sensitive without being self-indulgent.
