Friday, May 4, 2012

Travel Photography: How to Take Striking Photography (Insight Guides)

Travel Photography: How to Take Striking Photography (Insight Guides) Review



The book starts with an inspiring introduction followed by a history from the first cameras to the digital future. The technical side is taken up with separate chapters on Light, Composition and the Camera before the main section of the book, The Journey, examines different areas of travel photography from Mountains and Deserts to Cityscapes and Festivals, with a close-up look at some personal experiences of contributors as well as special features ranging from Underwater Photography to Extreme Destinations. In the final section there is detailed guidance on storage and archiving of digital images, digital enhancement, viewing and printing, sharing and selling.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography Review



Welcome to the D90, Nikon's newest full-featured--yet compact and affordable--digital SLR camera. David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how to maximize your camera's robust feature set, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, HDTV movie-making capabilities, and the Retouch mode that allows you to edit your picture in the camera, to take outstanding photos. You'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use each of the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Nikon D90's exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. You'll also find loads of helpful information and tips on choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with your new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D90, and use it like a pro!