La visione del fotografo

I am a nature photographer who uses my camera to engage Nature and to portray my perceptions. This review applies to all of Michael Freeman's books. These are NOT books about cameras. They are books about perceiving an image or scene and conveying and composing your perception so that it is communic Leggi tutto

Just OK This is more of an overview of the different photographic styles and the fine art arrogance type of stuff that unfortunately pervades in this genre. While I did manage to finish the book - it became monotonous as he just basically picks out his favorite photographers with the same boring pict Leggi tutto

I got this and the other two books as birthday presents from a photographer friend who said (I think; I could be wrong) that the first one, The Photographer's Eye , was the best. I disagree: I like this one, which touches on the history and different styles of the art of photography, more. It's a lar Leggi tutto

Must read for budding photographers This is hands down the best book I have ever read on taking photos. No cameras, lenses, exposure data, or shutter speed. Just how to think, and how to see.

Excellent history of the art and issues over the years. Recommend to all photographers or those that have an interest in appreciation of p[hotography

Excellent introduction into the aesthetics of photography. Just what I needed. Great discussions of composition, framing, timing, preparation, ethics, fields, and styles. Definitely a book I'll keep and reference for a long time.

I enjoyed the book and learned a lot about the history of photo composition. I borrowed this from the library as an ebook, so the photos were not easy to examine in detail!

Wonderful book