The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography

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The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches
photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of
extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into
stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers.
Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to
venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or
simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back
deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding
images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography. He
describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good
composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately
transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape
photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics,
vision, and psychology. These concepts include:Understanding how the position
of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help
you plan when and where to shoot.Understanding optics to predict where
rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where
to find spectacular light.Understanding how to use topographic maps and
computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting
locations in the wilderness. Understanding how our visual system analyzes
images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you
produce successful photographs. Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of
landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from
every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving
correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital
darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice
and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art, Science, and
Craft of Great Landscape Photography is intended for those who already
understand the basics of photography and who are ready to master the finer
nuances of creating magnificent landscape photographs. Foreword by Reid
Callanan Director, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Nook; 1st edition (April 30, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937538478
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 77
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.6 x 9.9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #1,142,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #674 in Landscape Photography #942 in Photography Reference (Books) #3,059 in Travel Photography (Books)
• #674 in Landscape Photography
• #942 in Photography Reference (Books)