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Every day and all over the world, millions of people take countless photographs. Yet only a few of those images stand out from the rest, demand the world's attention, and survive the test of time. This unusual new book showcases 100 outstanding photographers and points out the unique qualities that make their pictures great. Skillfully analyzed here are-- The dramatic landscapes of Ansel Adams The experimental images of Man Ray The dramatic photos of Margaret Bourke-White Incongruous humor caught by Garry Winogrand The candid immediacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson . . . and many others Guided by the expert eye of author Val Williams, When Photography Really Works covers a time span of more than 100 years, showing readers how to recognize the defining qualities of important photographic art in genres that include portraits, landscapes, nudes, photojournalism, abstract imagery, and more.

THE FIRST BOOK WITH ONE FOOT ON THE COFFEE TABLE, AND ONE FOOT IN THE CLASSROOM Joe McNally, one of the world's top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and National Geographic (to name a few), breaks new ground by doing something no photography book has ever done--blending the rich, stunning images and elegant layout of a coffee-table book with the invaluable training, no-nonsense insights, and photography secrets usually found only in those rare, best-of-breed educational books. When Joe's not on assignment for the biggest-name magazines and Fortune 500 clients, he's in the classroom teaching location lighting, environmental portraiture, and how to "get the shot" at workshops around the world. These on-location workshops are usually reserved for a handful of photographers each year, but now you can learn the same techniques that Joe shares in his seminars and lectures in a book that brings Joe's sessions to life.

The classic guide to creative photography, now updated for the digital age.   This much-anticipated update to the bestselling The A-Z of Creative Photography explains all aspects of creative digital photography, with more than 70 techniques presented in practical A-Z format. Filled with advice, insight, and hundreds of inspiring images from master photographer Lee Frost, The A-Z of Creative Photography, Revised Edition, gives you the know-how to take digital photos that instantly come alive. You'll learn how to:   * Expose for low-light scenes * Merge multiple exposures * Create Polaroid-style images * Add richness by using do-it-yourself filters * Take backlit photos * Enhance images with software plug-ins * and much more!

Finally--a manual that clears up the confusion about digital photography for the millions using this popular new equipment. Despite the explosive popularity of the new technology, many photographers still have trouble deciphering the jargon and using their cameras effectively. With its wonderfully easy question-and-answer format, this manual offers the information digital photographers seek. Everything is covered, from understanding the actual camera to outputting and storing images. It explains how to take great close-ups, use both the zoom and focusing features, shoot creatively at night and in low light, and find the right techniques to capture a range of different subjects (people, animals, landscape, action). Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know and ready to take full advantage of their cameras.

Don't settle for snapshots. The Lonely Planet Travel Photography series will appeal to anyone who wants to improve their photographic technique, outdoors or on the road. These how-to photography books are comprehensive, exhaustively illustrated guides that are still compact enough to be taken on the road.Written by a professional photographer, The Lonely Planet Guide to People Photography helps keen amateur photographers capture the many faces encountered in their travels.