Lonely Planet Travel Photography: A Guide to Taking Better Pictures (How to)

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I couldn't agree more to Richards introduction, when he says: "Modern automatic cameras have eased the burden of having to understand what's going on when you press the shutter. However, this often means the process and the variable elements that go into creating a successful image remain a mystery, and cannot be repeated."To be able to repeat good quality photographs you have (you need) to understand and to control the picture-taking process. I have read this book in one hit -- I couldn't let go -- the text is short and precise, the photographs are stunning and the caption contains the details you need to know to understand the scene.Many pictures have a counterpart to show you what had been improved by using different settings, lense or filter, etc.Travel photography is a super-set of abilities, not only the landscape scene, not only the family album type picture, not only macro shots, but all of it. This book will not let you down, by explaining in enough detail...Read more

An okay little book with lots of tips and hints on travel photography. The real strength of this book is the coverage of potential subject matter, providing plenty of food for thought. If your a beginner you may find coverage of the basics a bit brief, though there is still useful content in these early sections of the book for all. As an early intermediate picture taker, I found the lens aperture and shutter speed information included with most of the images useful in understanding the scope and context of those combinations selected for the different subjects. If you know your way around your camera equipment and are looking for some inspiration on what to photograph on that once in a lifetime trip, then take a look at this book. It is small enough that you can take it with you without adding too much to the baggage.

Richard I'Anson has been a professional travel photograph for two decades now and has become a familiar face in the Lonely Planet series through his collaborations with Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet: Chasing Rickshaws and Rice Trails: A Journey Through The Ricelands Of Asia & Australia (Lonely Planet Pictorials). His book LONELY PLANET TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY first appeared at the turn of the millennium, and this second edition followed in 2004.

I'Anson's book covers all the basics of photography, such as choice of lenses and film, setting of such variables as shutter speed and aperature, and when to use a tripod and when not. The book's points are illustrated with dozens of I'Anson's...Read more