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Digital Masters: Travel Photography
by Bob Krist

Publisher Lark Books
Edition Paperback

As we travel to new places, digital camera in hand, we all feel the desire to capture them forever in images: the scenic vistas, the unique architecture, the people who inhabit the landscape. With this magnificent new study, award-winning National Geographic photographer Bob Krist can help us achieve our goal. It’s distinguished from other digital how-tos by its comprehensive scope, easy-to-grasp explanations, inspirational attitude and upscale aesthetics. Krist examines the technological aspects of shooting digitally on location and explains how to select the right equipment, from cameras and lenses to flashes and tripods. He offers tips for saving, backing up and sending images on the road and gets to the heart of what it takes to portray the true spirit of your subject. He poses such questions as: What makes a truly great photograph? How can you create a well-rounded portrait of a place through its geography, people and culture? The answers are all illustrated with the author’s collection of stunning travel photographs to inspire along the way.

Price: £14.99

The Digital SLR Bible
by Nigel Hicks

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This is a comprehensive and attractive guide to the camera that is fast becoming the standard piece of kit for photography enthusiasts. It includes everything the photographer needs to know about their camera and how to use it, with an emphasis on how techniques differ from traditional film-based technology. It also features up-to-the-minute illustrations of the latest photographic equipment as well as high-quality example photographs by the author.

Price: £14.99

The Digital Photographer's Guide to Filters
by Ross Hoddinott

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Hardback

Digital photography has changed the art of filtering forever - no longer is it just a matter of in-camera technique, but now encompasses a wide range of manipulations in the digital darkroom. In this comprehensive guide for the modern photographer, Ross Hoddinott explains when and how to use traditional hardware filters on your camera and how to achieve the same effects with software instead - as well as a wealth of other digital filter-effects that were impracticable or impossible on film. This book provides an up-to-the-moment guide to all photographic filtering issues and is beautifully illustrated with Ross Hoddinott's superb digital pictures.

Price: £25.00

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Digital Exposure Handbook
by Ross Hoddinott

Publisher GMC
Edition Flexibound

Exposure is a fundamental part of photographic technique, but is often thought of as mysterious or difficult to understand. Although the process of making a successful exposure is based on science, a photographer’s individual interpretation means that creativity becomes part of the equation. In this handy new book, Ross Hoddinott unravels the nitty gritty of this fascinating subject and presents it in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This practical, jargon-free guide will be your essential companion out in the field and will give you the confidence to put theory into practice and enable you to achieve creative control over your images.

Price: £14.99

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