The Art of Garden Photography
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Book Overview
Every gardener who seeks to capture the fleeting moments of perfection in plants and gardens must inevitably turn to photography. In this remarkably clear and informative book, celebrated photographer Ian Adams provides detailed instruction in every aspect of the art and craft of garden photography, from selecting the right equipment to starting a garden photography business. Chapters include such topics as: Digital cameras Film and filters Sharpness and exposure Abstracts and close-ups Lighting Scouting and preparing the garden The garden vista Garden structures Gardens through the seasons Finding fine gardens Making color prints Filled with the author's first-hand experience and expert wisdom, "The Art of Garden Photography" is certain to be a treasured reference for gardeners and garden photographers.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0881926809
ISBN13:9780881926804
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Timber Press (OR)
Length:200 Pages
Weight:1.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.3" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
More digital please
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The information and the pictures in this book are first rate. I learned more than enough to justify the cost of the book. The pictures are very good at illustrating the qualities of good garden photography. My only question is the same as one of the other reviewers, why are there not more digital photographs? The author professes to shoot digital almost exclusively, but digital seems to be treated as as afterthought in the text and ignored in the photos. A revised edition addressing these shortfalls would earn a full 5 star review.
great pictures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
great pictures, I am not a photographer; I just like looking at the pictures to use them for other art projects.
Very good, practical information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
There are not many books available about garden photography and this one will be a welcome addition. It is filled with outstanding photos and practical advice. The author explains the usual dilemmas with film, cameras, composition, etc. but also includes very good information about labeling, storing and organizing your work (a link is included for a software program that I was not aware of - thank you!). I bought this book mainly, however, for learning more about taking nature photos with a digital camera. While the author raves about the digital format and even confesses that he uses digital for most of his work now, there are only 2 photos in the entire book (out of hundreds) taken with a digital camera. This is a little disappointing and kind of puzzling. I would have liked to know more about the specifics for using digital photos for publication.
the book we have been waiting for
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is in every respect a masterpiece. Competence, didactic skill, glorious photographs and beautiful layout - you find it all in this book. My only quibble: A hardcover edition would have be more practical (pages open flat) and durable.
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