National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures, Second Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Peter Burian, Bob Caputo
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 079225676X
Dewey Decimal Number: 771
EAN: 9780792256762
ASIN: 079225676X
Publication Date: June 1, 2003
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Book Description
An updated, accessible guide to photography from two leading experts in the field, the National Geographic Photography Field Guide 2nd Edition appeals to both aficionados and amateurs with its encyclopedia coverage of everything from choosing film to virtual photography. Featuring up-to-the-minute information on new film, filters, cameras, lenses, and advances in digital photography as well as step-by-step instruction, this revised guide is an indispensable tool for creating superb pictures. Professional photographers Peter K. Burian and Robert Caputo reveal every secret and component involved in creating photos, including the basics of composition, color, and light; manipulating film, exposure, and shutter speeds; coping with situations from weather to fast-moving subjects; techniques for shooting architecture, close-ups, portraits, and underwater adventures; plus a new section explaining black and white photography—all in a user-friendly and easy-to-reference format. With exquisite images and useful tips from award-winning professionals, this inspiring and informative volume illustrates the keys to turning everyday situations into vibrant visual moments to cherish forever.
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 Excellent Book August 6, 2007
This is a great book for beginning photographers and even those that have progressed can still go back and learn something from this book. It covers everything from the camera, to lighting to how to shoot various subjects. Different photographers give their insights about how to shoot great pictures. If you are a beginning photographer then buy this book.
 Excellent 2nd Edition. May 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Get this.
Anyone who wants to start photography as a hobby must have this book inside the essential list.
I had the first edition, and I got the second edition. I gave away my 1st edition to another photographer as a gift. He still brings it around with him.
The chapters are well structured. The explanations are easily understood. Despite being written for the "analogue" era, the techiniques and tips are still valid. The topics are still relevant to the digital enthusiasts.
Great sections on experiances by seasoned NatGeo's photographers. It's a thrill just reading them.
One might raise the issue of the lack of post processing techniques in a digital darkroom; but I say this is a "Field Guide", to be used on the field (which was what I got the book for).
I say again, get this by your side when you go to the field.
Great book January 10, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
great book, detailize every single lighting technique that you should know about photographing, highly recommended
Great book by great authors! December 20, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great book by highly-rated National Geographic photographers!
I like the way the book is written, simple and compact, but full of information. Different photographers also give their tips, gives you different perspectives on how you should take a photograph.
There is no details, however, like shutter speed, aperture, focal length on the photos in the book.
Learn to shoot like a pro with ease November 3, 2006
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The national Geogrphic series on photography is great. With great detail they explain how to take memorable shots that will have family and friend ewwing and awwing. This is a must by for a budding photo journalist.
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