The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos

EAN:9780240809342 Label:Focal Press Author:Michael Freeman Binding:Paperback

At some point as a photographer, I became aware that I wanted photos to convey something to the viewer Why Composition is important.. I wanted them to see what I had seen or learned2009-03-17 Rating 5. And I wanted the viewer to enjoy looking at my photos enough that they would see what I was showing them. In a word, I needed to learn composition. This book, The Photographer's Eye, explains composition in a way I can understand. The concepts are explained well and build on each other. I have to agree with all the other positive reviewers. This is a far cry from my looking through the view finder and thinking to myself, get the subject out of the center dummy. The reason I wanted to add my small voice to all the great reviews on this book was to mention why I was glad that Freeman didn't give us the technical details on his photos. I don't want to take his photos, I want to take my photos in the best way possible. This is a difficult subject and I don't think anyone can teach me composition unless I go half way and do the work to learn the subject. By this I mean that I work at understanding what the author is saying and I learn to look for these elements in photos and in subjects to photograph. I look at photos, both mine and others, and ask, is there contrast? What contrast? Where is the focus? How are things position within the frame? What is the content? I go back and read again. Then I go out and take more photos. I recommend this book to photographers, who know their equipment, who want their photographs to communicate with viewers. Awesome book Awesome book. I'm a beginner photographer but this was really easy to understand2009-03-17 Rating 5. Showed the book to a college student who has taken photography classes and he said the book covered everything that was in his class, he said it was a really good book. Its a good book, what else can I say What can one say but Good Book. Well worth the price2009-03-11 Rating 5. Its not fluff pictures like some books, its not dense textbook like others, it balances well "pictures" with text. It works as a "coffee table" book of pretty "pictures" to look at. It also works as tutorial-like textbook. I like the book - even have two copies of it (to be honest that was accidently as happens with those who buy books first then ask questions later, like the basic one "do I alredy have it?") In short, a must have book (or duplicate). I'm a veteran journalist and serious amateur photographer who has taken several week long workshops with professionals The best book on photo composition I've ever read. For years, I've searched for a book on composition that was both practical and inspiring2009-03-02 Rating 5. This book is it. Freeman starts with the most basic concepts, such as the image frame and how to use it. He moves on to design basics, such as rhythm, pattern, texture, which you need in your basic toolkit for creating a compelling image. Then he moves on to higher-level constructs, such as color relationships and ambiguity. Everything is clearly explained and beautifully illustrated with prints of Freeman's own images. You can pick up insights in the first 30 to 50 pages that will immediately improve your work. I did and they did. And I have not yet finished the book; I may never do so. There is so much to work with here that I'd rather integrate ideas and develop my work than spend weeks poring over a book. And the book will always be there to go back to, like a well from which to draw. What else can I say? Bravo, Michael Freeman!. Good book, it gave some good insight into what is inside of your photograph Good Book. The reading doesn't grab you and make you want to read more like Understanding Exposure, but I think it is just as usefull of a book2009-02-27 Rating 4. This book would be best suited for someone who already has a good working knowledge of their camera and a general knowledge of composition. Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design - first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because image-editing tools make it possible to alter and enhance the design after the shutter has been pressed