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This compact photography textbook deals primarily with the compositional aspects of landscape photography. Using classical principles and numerous image examples, it introduces the fundamentals of composition and shows not only fair-weather photography but also the “dark side” of nature. It provides helpful expert tips tested over many years. Concrete sketches visualize the available compositional options. It covers aspects of perception such as squares and circles, gravity and balance, criteria for finding images, and the proportions that determine an image—without discussing the technical fundamentals of the camera.
The book is divided into the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each season has its own distinctive features, particularly in relation to times of day and the available lighting conditions. Subjects include framing, camera position and using focal lengths to create depth in an image.
Subjects include:
- Aspects of perception
- Criteria for finding images
- Proportions
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Landscape photography
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Points and lines
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The forest
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Selective focus
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Twilight of the gods
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From leaves to trees
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Thunder and lightning
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Composition examples
The image examples encourage readers to study the explanations while also leaving room for their own assessments and interpretations. The text is written simply and clearly.
Photographic Landscapes: A Textbook for Image Composition
Eib Eibelshäuser
Publisher: DPunkt
188 pages
ISBN: 978-3898645379
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