Natural Light: Visions of British Columbia

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From frosted mountain peaks to the low-lying farmlands of the Fraser Valley, from the Sahara-like sand dunes of Farwell Canyon to the dripping, moss-bedecked rainforests of the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia is a province of startling contrasts. Its beauty has inspired many photo collections, but none quite like David Nunuk's.

Natural Light is a spectacular, jaw-dropping collection of Nunuk's best photographs of British Columbia in all its moods, accompanied by his often wry observations about the settings and his unorthodox methods of capturing them. In the tradition of Wade Davis, Nunuk writes about his experience hiking into an area, planning a shot and digging in patiently until the light and weather co-operate to make the perfect picture. He becomes intimate with the subtle variants in a landscape over an hour, a day, a month or a minute before he captures the images with his camera. His pictures are composed with a naturalist's eye for scientific detail and an outdoorsman's affection and respect for nature.

From the warm Mediterranean tones of an Okanagan vineyard to the crystalline twinkle of an ice cave, the striking radiance of Natural Light makes this luxuriously produced, oversize coffee-table book the perfect gift for lovers of outdoor photography, naturalists, armchair travellers or anyone who wants to see BC in a dramatic new--and entirely natural--light.

Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography

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Great guide
THE book to own!
very useful
dated
Useful information I'll refer to over and over

Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography
Douglas Allen Box
Manufacturer: Amherst Media
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ASIN: 158428045X

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Natural light portraiture is fast becoming a popular style of photography. Photographers and clients appreciate the understated, low-maintenance shoots and the spontaneous, casual quality of the photos. Featuring images shot on location, in clients' homes, and in the studio, the author teaches how to use the unique qualities of direct sun, window light, porch light, shade, and the light at sunrise and sunset to create flattering, natural-looking portraits. Photographers will learn how to select the right setting, equipment, backdrop, and props, as well as how to control the balance of light between subject and background. Each sample portrait is accompanied by detailed technical information to help photographers achieve the same results in their own work.

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Great guide.......2007-09-28

I love the simplicity of the tips in this book and yet the results are beautiful. Great photo examples and lots of important tips. Very useful.

THE book to own!.......2007-06-08

This is THE definitive book to own if you want are starting out in photography. Here you lear the basic lighting to look for as well as image diagrams and technicle stuff that you need! Doug Allen Box has killed the subject. I think that God himself would probably be the only one who can write a better natural light book.

very useful.......2007-06-08

We are starting a portrait studio and I wanted a little help refining the look I have gotten just by luck previously on outdoor shots. This book really had some great ideas, and realistic answers to common problems. I have been turning to it frequently.

dated.......2007-05-30

I found some of the technique in this book helpful, but it's redundant. The pictures in the book are not of high quality print and are dated. Overall, I was not satisfied with this book.

Useful information I'll refer to over and over.......2007-05-15

I really enjoyed the humor and tips in this book. Some things I've simply never thought of before but now I'm "armed and dangerous" with all the new things I've learned. I didn't want to put this down once I started reading it. I would definitely like to read more of his stuff.

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Great Book!
A Nice Conceit
Challenge Achieved with Grace
I normally hesitate to use this word, but...profound.
Old fashioned and wonderful

Chased By The Light

Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
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ASIN: 1559718005

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- New softcover format of a best-selling book. - New photos and an epilogue that illustrates and discusses the devastating summer wind storm that wreaked havoc on the locations photographed for the original project.

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Great Book!.......2007-08-31

If you haven't seen the DVD (Public TV?) program of this project, you should-great insights into what Brandenburg was after as a photographer-the great and the struggles. WOnderful book and photos!

A Nice Conceit.......2004-11-29

It's a nice conceit. A great outdoor photographer sets for himself the task to taking one, but only one, photograph each and every day for an entire season.

One can see all kinds of implications. Once the photographer finds a subject he must get it right the first time because he isn't allowed a second chance. Exposure, focus, composition - everything must be right and as good as he can get it. Moreover he is continually in peril. Should he pass by a good shot in the morning in expectation of a better shot in the afternoon? And what happens when no better shot is in the camera as sunset approaches? We can easily believe Jim Brandenburg when he says that the exercise was a transforming experience.

But the question for viewers of this book is whether the pictures are a transforming experience for us. Unfortunately, they were not for me.

I understand that some of the pictures were bound to be underexposed or out of focus. Plants blow in the wind; animals move. But while I examined the photographs in this book, I also looked at other work by Brandenburg. These other collections were always quite impressive, providing new ways of looking at the world. Many of the pictures in "Chased by the Light" showed a keen sensibility for the light. The silhouettes of loons and a small island with trees against the backlight of a clouded dawn were breathtaking. The photograph of a raven's feather against a lichen background with a few beaded drops of water on the feather caught my eye.

But for every great photograph, there was one that was pedestrian and one that was discardable. I certainly didn't need to see an out-of-focus mink or trees in the forest with no true subject.

To be fair to Brandenburg, this project was apparently not undertaken for publication but rather as an exercise for his own development. It was his editor who wanted to publish after seeing the photographs. To the editor's eye, at least, the pictures were enlightening and well worth the effort.

The greatest value of this book was not in the photographs but in the speculation in which I engaged about why this book was not outstanding. Is photography a stochastic process with each photograph taken possibly leading to an even greater photograph? Did forcing himself to elect when to take his daily picture cause Brandenburg to sacrifice opportunities, or even limit his willingness to take risks. Does the order of presentation of photographs have synergistic effects, which were lost, because this book almost demanded only chronological order? Does forcing the viewer to look at pictures that would otherwise be discards detract from the impact of good pictures?

For me this book was conceptual art. I found the idea of the task transformed my view of photography. The pictures themselves did not.

Challenge Achieved with Grace.......2004-05-17

I gave this book to my parents several years ago and still leaf slowly through its pages whenever visiting their home in northern Minnesota. For amateurs and professionals alike, his is a fascinating photographic concept: your own property? a favorite park? your family? or pet? a holiday?

I normally hesitate to use this word, but...profound........2002-07-09

I'm a verbal type; I'd rather read a beautifully written description of a frozen lake than stare at a picture of it anytime. Even knowing that, my mother gave me this book several years ago, and I fell in love. I sat with it for hours, seeing, dreaming, and I still take it down often to do the same again. The photographer, Jim Brandenburg, set himself the challenge of taking only one photograph each day for three months, in the boreal forest where he makes his home. The result is a portrait of life as many of us can never experience it: not just "calendar shots," but pictures that show the cruelty of man, the certainty of death, the very simple beauty of a single bright leaf burning on the dark, still waters of an evening pond. Some photos are amazing in themselves and some seem ordinary in the extreme, but it is important to take them as a whole, and see what you learn from the journey.

Old fashioned and wonderful.......2002-05-30

It's so more agreable to have this engagement calendar on your desk than a modern and dull looking electronic device. Use an old fountain pen to take your notes, and wait till the ink is dry before turning the page! Wonderful pictures under your eyes every day of the year! You can escape and image yourself so far from the busy and noisy modern world. I'm waiting for the 2003 edition.

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Good library addition
Great reading or for just plain inspiration
Fine book on the most basic of topics - using natural light
Look elsewhere
Great Movitator, Good Technical Detail

Techniques of Natural Light Photography
Jim Zuckerman
Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books
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ASIN: 0898797160

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What makes or breaks a picture? Composition, of course, and perhaps less obvious but equally fundamental--light. "Subtle or dramatic, the impact of light on an image completely alters how that image is perceived," asserts Jim Zuckerman, who discusses the qualities of light--direction, diffusion, harshness--and how to use them as creative tools. There are many impressive color photographs (including twilight panoramas of Rio de Janeiro and interiors of Spanish architectural wonders), but few illuminate Zuckerman's text like his multiple images of a bikini-clad model on a beach, taken during a rapidly-changing sunset. While he is generous with technical details and data, he does not cover black and white photography.

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Good library addition.......2002-11-05

Mr Zuckerman's detailed & deep discussion of aspects of all the photos in the book gives insight into the process behind each one.

Great reading or for just plain inspiration.......2001-07-26

The photos in this book is worth the price alone. The cover is probably one of the best safari photos I've seen to date and just makes me want to make a trip out to Africa! The great part is the techniques and technical data is shared so you can know exactly what was done. In any case the other great thing about this book is many of the photos are shown in different light. Similar books only show you the subject in the light the photographer thought was best. Highly recommended.

Fine book on the most basic of topics - using natural light.......2001-07-02

One of the hardest things to learn about existing light photography is how things will appear on film under various lighting conditions. This book explains most common situations clearly, and illustrates them beautifully with a selection of the author's fine images.

Look elsewhere.......2001-05-16

The book is divided into 'Sunrise', 'Early Morning/Late Afternoon', 'Midday', 'Sunset', 'Twilight', 'Overcast Conditions', 'Interios' and 'Special Conditions'. Each chapter has a series of photographs with describing text and technical details for each shot. Zuckerman is using medium format (and almost exclusively Velvia), although the book is by no means restricted to any particular format. If you have some other book describing exposure, there's not much new in here. The text feels very repetetive, saying the same over and over again only with different words.

This is the first book I've bought by Zuckerman and it will most likely be the last. I didn't even feel like finishing this one. I find his photographs mostly boring, soulless, stereotypical and unimaginative. Some are so clichés it's almost funny, yet also demotivating. But what can you expect from a photographer that studies "postcards in book stores or gift shops" as the "first things I [Zuckerman] do when I'm shooting the scenic highlights of any city, whether foreign or domestic" (p. 82).

I also have John Shaw's "Nature Photography Field Guide" and it's definitely better on the text side. Zuckerman's book adds little to what you can get from Shaw's book, and the latter is far more comprehensive. Shaw's photography is better than Zuckerman's too.

I give this book one star as it gives so little, both in terms of text (there are far better and more comprehensive books) and pictures (postcards).

Great Movitator, Good Technical Detail.......2001-02-13

Although there may not be a tremendous amount of new information here for serious photographers, the author offers a lot of reinforcement of basic techniques applied to specific lighting situations. It was very helpful that the book is organized by categories of lighting such as sunrise, mid-morning, etc. Many of the photographs are excellent and motivating.

Light on the Earth: Two Decades of Winning Images (Wildlife Photographer of the Year)

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Great
exquisite images

Light on the Earth: Two Decades of Winning Images (Wildlife Photographer of the Year)

Manufacturer: BBC Worldwide
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ASIN: 0563522607

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Light on the Earth is the finest collection of nature photographs ever published. Featuring 180 images by some of the world’s top photographers, it represents the winning and commended entries from 20 years of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Selected from thousands of images and representing many countries, the pictures range from plants to endangered animals, underwater life to landscapes—all dramatically displaying the beauty and variety of the natural world. Featuring background information and photographic details for each image, this is a magnificent, best-of-the-best collection for lovers of wildlife and fine photography.

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Great.......2007-04-05

Obviously, with a collection of the top photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, it's got to be good. Many photographers who have been published in the BBC series are lesser-known, and sometimes one-hit-wonders. These images show why it takes more than a camera and a sponsor to create a stunning image. Gone are the static portraits and cluttered landscapes. These images are some of the best efforts from some of the best talents - not just showing nature, but conveying it with feeling.

exquisite images.......2006-12-17

The images in LIght on Earth are the best of the best from the BBC's annual wildlife photography competition. Anyone can enter the contest, and the images that come out of it are amazing. The editorial staff have a knack for picking emotionally powerful, visually stunning images that weave together like a complex tapestry- to have the best of the images is one place is priceless.
I would also recommend checking out the actual competition, which can be viewed online, to see some of the ones that got away.

Cape Light: Color Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz

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provincetown
this is it!
Takes your photographic breath away

Cape Light: Color Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz
Joel Meyerowitz , and Clifford S. Ackley
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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ASIN: 0821227955

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Originally published in 1979, Cape Light became an instant classic and one of the most influential photography books published in the latter part of the 20th century. Common scenestiny figures on a beach, a porch railing against a storm-darkened sky, a blue raft against a summer cottageall are transformed by the poignant light of the Cape and the photographers subtle and luminous vision. This exquisitely printed book captures every nuance of color and light in that unique juncture of sky, sea, and land that is Cape Cod.

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provincetown.......2006-08-24

I love the pictures of my old haunt. Ptown has some of the worlds most beautiful light.

this is it!.......2003-01-09

I first saw this book while i was looking through the photography section at the University of Guelph library. This book probably influenced my photography more than any other. Unfortunately, it also made me start doing shots with my nikon that are better suited for a large format system. The introductory interview with the photographer is possibly the most interesting discussion on the topic of light and photography. If you plan to become anything more than an amature photographer, PLEASE get this book NOW.

Takes your photographic breath away.......2002-03-04

Ansel Adams said that this book was his favorite book of color photographs (the reason I bought it, long ago). Meyerowitz's use of little contrast, incomparible colors, and unusual subject matter makes this a must MEMORIZE book for all serious photographers. If you don't go nuts over his photographs, you don't like photography as much as you thought you did.......

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The shots I try to get.......2007-04-11

I, too, am a Florida nature photographer: but my case is far different, as I'm a student with a limited budget and have only been shooting for two years. This book is especially close to my heart and experience, because, like Mr. Moran, I delight in travelling North and Central Florida in search of that perfect shot--it was great to turn the pages of a beautiful, glossy *professional* book and see all my old haunts, compare my experiences with Mr. Moran's (his passion for the state and the art is so evident), and, when I go back home to Colorado in a month, have someone else's take on Florida's beauty with me. I'll never tire of looking at this book.

See Florida at its Natural Best.......2005-07-23

"For 20 years Moran has traveled the Sunshine State with his cameras, capturing natural Florida as it must have appeared to Ponce de Leon and other early strangers in paradise. Narrating a slide show of his remarkable collection of landscape photography, Moran reflects on his quest to capture the soul of one of the most photographed states in the country." (review from the Florida Humanities Council)
Before moving to Florida, I only had a vague idea of its natural landscape gleaned from television documentaries on the Everglades. This book brings the wide range of Florida natural beauty into our living room. Enjoy!

Hard Work.......2005-05-26

The author shares with us not only his pictures, but how the capture was accomplished. Well done.

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Natural Light Photography
Ansel Adams
Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co (T)
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ASIN: 0316598488

How to Photograph in Natural Light (How to Photograph Series)

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How to Photograph in Natural Light (How to Photograph Series)
George Schaub
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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ASIN: 0811724646

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135 color photos 7 x 9 Expert information on outdoor photography Advice and inspiration for any photographer Understanding the effects of light on a subject is one of the most important elements of taking top-quality outdoor photographs. This richly illustrated guide discusses in detail the varying qualities of natural light-how it affects metering, aperture selection, film speed, mood, and composition-to help both beginning and experienced photographers improve their images. Practical techniques are offered for low-light situations, sunny skies, overcast days, clouds, reflections, shadows, haze, and fog. Includes a gallery of the author's own photos. George Schaub is the author of numerous books on photography, including How to Photograph the Outdoors in Black & White. He teaches photography and printing at the New School/Parsons School of Design in New York and lives on Long Island.

Alaska Light: Ideas and Images from a Northern Land

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Photography as Poetry

Alaska Light: Ideas and Images from a Northern Land

Manufacturer: Companion Press (Santa Barbara, CA)
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ASIN: 0944197566

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"Alaska light, like Alaska itself, is rich with extremes," writes Kim Heacox. From the Arctic Slope to the Inside Passage, from glaciers and grizzlies to sled dogs and caribou dreams, Alaska Light paints a mosaic of landscapes and wildlife. Five essays are complemented by 28 story photo captions about Alaska's geography, wildlife, and people. The last pages of the book provide a timetable of Alaskan history.

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Photography as Poetry.......1999-07-29

I saw this book alongside more than fifty kindred at the Denali Visitor Center. We chose this for our table display book because it alone showed Alaska as the word itself defines - "The Great Land." This is the book Robert Service would have chosen to illustrate his poetry about "the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder...the beauty that thrills me with wonder, it's the stillness that fills me with peace."

If you can't go, you are the poorer for it, but this book will enrich your eyes and your spirit.

Lee in Tucson

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