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 enlarge | Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 297861
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0817440569
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.93
EAN: 9780817440565
ASIN: 0817440569
Publication Date: October 1, 1991
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 Exactly what I had in mind. March 25, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is one those truly "good" books.
I was looking for help in "seeing", or recognition of a great photo, rather than for help in photography technique. John Shaw communicates precisely this in a very lucid and concise manner. It predates digital cameras so some of the photography equipment mentioned is now obsolete. But the real point of the book is about "seeing" and capturing a great photo and that is much easier to do with digital equipment.
I almost made the mistake of buying a more inferior treatment of the subject by a different author because I had skimmed a copy and it looked helpful. I am glad I took time to read the reviews before making my purchase. When I read the reviews on that book I found positive mention of John Shaw's Focus on Nature. When I checked the reviews of his book I realized that this was probably a better choice. It is! I am delighted with this book!
John Shaw's Focus on Nature August 18, 2005
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found this publication extremely helpful. Basic information delivered in a user friendly manner with terrific examples.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! August 21, 2003
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
Truly inspirational and provides valuable thoughts and insigths on the merging of art with the craft of photography. Invaluable tool and on a simple level great for staring. Could even be treated as a coffee table book !!!
Got Me Going in Nature Photography April 12, 2000
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
If you are interested at all in nature photography, you will enjoy and benefit from any of John Shaw's works. Shaw is a clear, concise writer as well as a great photographer. Focus On Nature is a wonderful in-depth look at a meaningful approach to nature photography. In his usual friendly style, Shaw teaches how to capture the environment as well as its wildlife and how to go beyond merely identifying, "headshots" of animals. He makes a good point, along with many others, that since any photographer (who can afford it) can use a long lens, the true challenge is to capture something much more meaningful.
Defines the undefinable: Photographic Aesthetics February 26, 2000
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
What separates this book from many others is that it concentrates entirely on the aesthetics of photography, rather than the equipment. Most photography enthusiasts (including myself) are equipment fanatics, and are convinced that photographic nirvana is just another L series lens ahead! This book reduces the essence of the visualization into its basic elements, teaches you (with fabulous examples) to see nature in terms of light, form, texture, pattern, and color. It will change the way you see the world.
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