The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos | 
|  | | | Title: | The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos | | Author: | Michael Freeman | | Publisher: | Focal Press | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 June, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0240809343 / 9780240809342 | | List Price: | $29.95 | | You Save: | $10.18 | | Amazon Price: | $19.77 | |
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Product Description
Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs.
Digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design - first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because image-editing tools make it possible to alter and enhance the design after the shutter has been pressed. This has had a profound effect on the way digital photographers take pictures.
The Photographer's Eye shows how anyone can develop the ability to see and shoot great digital photographs. The book explores all the traditional approaches to composition and design, but crucially, it also addresses the new digital technique of shooting in the knowledge that a picture will later be edited, manipulated, or montaged to result in a final image that may be very different from the one seen in the viewfinder.
Features
*Covers both traditional in-camera composition and the new opportunities for picture-making made possible by digital imaging editing
*Shows how to explore situations and locations in order to find the best possible photographic possibilities
*Uses clear examples from real photographic assignments, with schematic illustrations of how and why the pictures work
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Customer Reviews:
• Beautiful And Practical 04 August, 2008
I had to give this book 5 stars if only for the photos. This is a visually stunning book, especially from a photographer's perspective. The author tells you how he achieved each photograph both technically and asthetically (he explains why this makes a good photograph). He really teaches you by showing you and does not assume you know a lot about photography, which is perfect for me. He also gives you extensive lessons on using Photo Shop to enhance or even completely alter your photographs.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in getting the most out of their camera and learning some digital editing skills.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A10X28FN19BYTP
• As Far As I've Read This Book Is Fantastic 21 July, 2008
I had seen this book's pictures and notes on the photos it has before I bought it, now Im happy to find out that this guy writes very well and clear. The book is based on desing principles and theory more than other things. It helps the photographer to have a better idea of why and how images work and how they impact. The book its packed with info on all pages.
I highly recomend it
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1HM9SAU8TV134
• Great Book For Making Better Photos 14 August, 2008
This was a great read for anyone interested in what makes powerful pictures. This is an organized discussion on the elements that make people take interest in a photo.
There is very little discussion of the technical aspects of photography and no discussion of megapixels or anything like that.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A27J51T9J1XOL
• Awesome 18 July, 2008
Great book! Loved the simplicity and extremely educative for novice photographers like me. Loved the clean and crisp language, very well composed book, just like the concepts it talks about.
Love it!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A136FFU9XW5FU1
• Worthwhile And Well Done 25 July, 2008
This is an instructional book that makes no pretense of being the last or only word on the subject. The author does a good job of illustrating the techniques and values involved in creating good photography according to established practice. At the same time you are reminded that the subject is artistry and that no rules exist.
What I like most about the book, even more than the attractive layout, is the clear relationship between the written descriptions of ideas and the examples shown. I've been an amateur photographer for decades and have "learned" most of the concepts in the past but I find this book a fresh look with new ways of viewing most of the basics upon which good pictures are made.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2Y75QJH0XU9W5
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