Focus on travel photography focus on the fundamentals
Author Haje Jan Kamps knows that you are travelling for two good reasons: to experience great things, and to get great photos of your travels. He also understands very well how people's eyes tend to glaze over when phrases like "Circles of Confusion" or the "Inverse Square Law&qu...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Focal Press
2012.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Focus On
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628633106719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Focus On Travel Photography Focus on the Fundamentals; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Chapter 1: Introduction to Travel Photography; Two ways of travelling; The traveler who takes photos; The photographer who travels; How to become a luckier photographer; Planning ahead; Let's take a closer look at "luck"; "This photo is good. How can I make it better?"; Analyzing your own photos; Thinking about your safety and security; Violent crime; Your most valuable possessions; Insurance; Remember to put down your camera!; Chapter 2: Equipment for the Road
- Choosing a camera bodyCompact cameras; Bridge cameras; EVIL camera bodies; SLR camera bodies; Lenses; Tripods for travel; Lighting equipment on the move; Computer equipment for travel; Chapter 3: Basics of Travel Photography; What could possibly go wrong?; Exposure explained; Equivalent exposures; Shutter speeds and freezing motion; Aperture and depth of fi eld; Using ISO to its full effect; Exposure modes; Choosing a metering mode; File formats: Shoot in RAW!; The X-ray machine: Are we worried?; Customs: A problem?; Chapter 4: Landscapes and Vistas; The philosophy of landscape photography
- Are all landscape photos in landscape format?The straight and narrow: Thinking about your horizon; Exploring depth of field in landscape photography; Overview shots; Using strong lines in landscape photography; Close-ups and context; The color and direction of light; Following (and breaking) the rule of thirds; Nighttime photography; Panoramas; An illustration of scale; Urban landscape photography; Chapter 5: Photographing People on the Move; Ethics of photographing people; Encouraging people to pose; People in everyday life: Street photography
- Head to the marketplace for instantly great travel photosSimplifying your composition; Lighting for people: Natural light; Group portraits; Fill flash; Silhouettes; Sports photography; Chapter 6: Capturing the Spirit of Your Destination; Telling a story with your photos; Keeping a visual travel diary; Adding context to your photographs; Capturing historical buildings and photographing architecture; Photographing in museums; Photographing in houses and locations of worship; Taking photos of food and drink; Chapter 7: Wildlife Photography; Thinking about what to pack for wildlife photography
- Practical considerationsMacro wildlife; Photographing big cats; Photographing birds; Underwater photography; Chapter 8: The Mobile Digital Darkroom; A laptop for photo editing on the road; Other accessories for digital editing; Choosing the right software; Photography workflow; Evaluating and editing your photos; Editing your photos: Cropping; Editing your photos: Color balance; Editing your photos: Contrast and saturation; Editing your photos: Black and white; Stitching Panoramic photographs; Chapter 9: Sharing and Showing Off Your Travel Photos; Keeping a travel blog
- Sharing your photos online
